Qassim, 11 February 2025 — The Qassim Region Falcon Festival in Al-Asyah Governorate is seeing wide turnout from falconry enthusiasts, bringing falconers and participants together in a distinctive atmosphere of heritage and competition, organized by the Qassim Region Municipality through Al-Asyah Governorate Municipality.

Strong Competitions in Flight Displays and 'Young Falconer' Contest

The festival's second day featured more than 40 falconers taking part in thrilling flight displays, showcasing falconers' skills and falcons' hunting and pursuit abilities amid an exciting, interactive atmosphere.

The festival also saw the launch of the "Young Falconer" competition, supported and guided by His Highness the Emir of Qassim Region, aimed at introducing younger generations to the art of falconry and teaching them traditional hunting techniques and falcon training methods, as a step toward preserving this storied heritage.

Varied Activities Boost the Festival's Heritage Character

Alongside the competitions, the festival includes cultural and heritage activities, with free spaces allocated for home-based producers and businesses related to falconry and heritage, in addition to government pavilions offering information and services to visitors.

The festival has won wide praise from visitors, who commended the excellent organization, the exciting falcon displays, and the rich heritage pavilions, further cementing its standing as one of the Kingdom's most important heritage events.