RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission has unveiled a pavilion celebrating the newly recognized Taif rose at the 19th UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee meeting in Asuncion, Paraguay, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
According to the SPA, visitors in the Saudi pavilion are discovering a curated selection of traditional rose-based culinary creations.
The exhibition features specialty beverages including rose-infused tea and lattes, alongside traditional sweets such as rose-flavored Saqudanah, all representing elements of Saudi national identity and contributing to global cultural diversity.
The commission’s presence at the forum highlights the importance of preserving the Kingdom’s natural resources while promoting sustainable environmental practices in the cultivation of Taif roses.
By marketing local Saudi products internationally, the commission is highlighting the Kingdom’s position as a source of premium agricultural products and stimulating investment in the national agricultural sector, the SPA reported.
