Qasr Al Hosn Festival - in pictures
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Al Hosn Festival, which this year runs from January 17 to February 1, is a celebration of Emirati heritage and Abu Dhabi culture focused on the surroundings of Qasr Al Hosn, the capital's fortress landmark built about 260 years ago. Here, traditional Emirati dance is performed. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National -
Emirati women demonstrate their crafts for visitors to Qasr Al Hosn -
A night-time view of Qasr Al Hosn for visitors to Abu Dhabi -
Musicians and dancers demonstrate Emirati dance for a young visitor -
Local men demonstrate their craft for the visitors at Qasr Al Hosn, strengthening the ties Emiratis have to the seas and the accomplishments of generations of boatbuilders -
Falcons are some of the striking emblems of the UAE -
A visit to Qasr Al Hosn includes plenty of time for childsplay -
Al Hosn Festival is an event made for families -
Playgrounds at Qasr Al Hosn -
Children busy with activities at Qasr Al Hosn -
Local women demonstrate their crafts for young visitors at Qasr Al Hosn
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