Saudi Arabia - Falconry 0 Euro Note
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Saudi Arabia - Falconry 0 Euro Note
Product Code: SAAC-2021-1
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Falconry has become an international cultural symbol and, recently, Saudi Arabia has seen great strides in the regulation and preservation of the sport's heritage. The history of falconry training in the Kingdom originates in the Arabian Peninsula from the roots of Bedouin heritage of hunting with falcons. Read More
Hunting with falcons has been an integral part of Bedouin history on the Arabian Peninsula for 10,000 years — archaeologists have even uncovered evidence of the birds among the remains of the Neolithic Al-Magar civilization found in the region. Although falcons were vital for survival in the harsh desert climates, hunting has been banned across much of the desert region since 1975. But the pageantry continues; today, “the sport of kings” is a widely popular hobby throughout the Gulf region. And while many associate falconry with the region’s wealthy royals and elite, it continues to play a major role in the fabric of local Saudi life. The 2019 installment of the annual King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival, held near Riyadh in December, even earned a Guinness World Records title, with a staggering 2,350 falcons in attendance.
Why is owning a falcon such a status symbol? “In many parts of the world, if someone owns a horse, it’s prestigious — that’s how people see falcons here,” says Luluah Alrasheed, a tour guide at Shamal. “Falconry is very important here. It’s a main attraction in Saudi Arabia because of its tradition.” Read More
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