Abu Dhabi to host Date Palm Festival next month

A palm tree-climbing competition, theatre performances and tree planting sessions will be part of the Emirates International Date Palm Festival in Abu Dhabi next month.

A palm tree-climbing competition, theatre performances and tree planting sessions will be part of the Emirates International Date Palm Festival in Abu Dhabi next month.

Now in its sixth year, the six-day event, beginning on November 26, aims to educate people about the importance of the fruit.

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Updated: October 15, 2012, 12:00 AM