The Shaikh Zayed Heritage Festival 2015 opened on Thursday evening at Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi with the skies aglow with fireworks. The event began with the screening of documentaries on the sterling qualities of Shaikh Zayed, the founding father of the UAE, after whom the festival is named.
Traditional dance performances lent a deeply patriotic touch to the evening.
The heritage festival greets visitors with an abundance of stalls that showcase the UAE’s heritage but there are also many that highlight the unique cultures and customs of foreign lands. The highlight of this year’s festival is a replica of Al Jahili Fort at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs’ National Archives stand. Details