Japanese falconers, samurai swordsmiths are heading to Abu Dhabi

Catch them at the hunting expo at ADIHEX to celebrate 50 years of UAE-Japanese friendship.

The hunt is on!

It’s all happening at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2022) and it starts today, 25 September until 2 October.

There’s lots going on and one to watch out for are several activities that reflect the true essence of the Japanese culture.

On the cards are falconry shows, traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, falconry equipment making, artworks depicting Japanese and Emirati heritage, as well as many musical and art performances.

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Moreover, samurai swordsmiths are also taking part in the exhibition. And for children, there is the chance to experience the taste of falcon and horse-shaped candy, passionately prepared by an expert candy maker.

The Japanese focused events are in celebration of the fifty years of friendship between the UAE and Japan, with the JODCO INPEX Group presenting the spectacular events.

Held from 27 September to 3 October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), the eighteenth edition (ADIHEX 2021), organised by the Emirates Falconers’ Club, under the theme “Sustainability and Heritage… A Reborn Aspiration”.

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Image source UAE National News Agency – WAM

Derek Issacs

A Brit in the Middle East for 25 years and counting, Derek loves scouring the streets for those under-the-radar cultural gems. And when he’s not putting Yalla – Abu Dhabi magazine to bed, you’ll find him working out at the gym.