RIYADH: A Chinese delegation visited the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival, organized by the Saudi Falconry Club.
The festival, held at the club’s headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, runs until Dec. 19, with prizes exceeding SR36 million ($9.6 million) for Al-Mellwah racing and Mazayen (falcon beauty pageant) competitions.
The delegation, comprising executives and officials from Chinese companies, toured the festival, met falconers, and learned about the types and categories of falcons, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Delegates watched international competitions, including falcons racing over 400 meters, and learned about the judging process, speed measurement devices, and falcon movements.
The visitors also toured pavilions of participating entities, expressing admiration for the event and its organization, and thanked the Saudi Falconry Club for its hospitality.
The festival, a three-time Guinness World Record holder for hosting the largest gathering of falcons, brings together top falconers worldwide to celebrate falconry heritage, foster competition, and ensure its sustainability for future generations.
