Arabian Saluki Traditional Race Championship AlDhafrah Festival (8) 2014
Arabian Saluki Traditional Race Championship will take part of the Adhafrah Festival (8) 2014, the race will be in the camel race track madynat Zayed Algharbeyah Abu Dhabi on 23rd December 2014 (10 Pre Races ) on 30th (final Race),will start around 12 noon time .the Race one of it kind in the UAE.
The festival gives owners of Arabian pure-bred Salukis the opportunity to test the hunting capabilities of their hounds in a traditional, natural desert setting. In-line with UAE law that prohibits hunting across the country, Salukis will be running after an artificial gazelle.that will be moved with the car . Winners will be rewarded in cash and other valuable prizes.
Obaid Khalfan Al Mazrouei - the director of the traditions events in AlDhafrah Festival- said: We are delighted to organise the Arabian Saluki Traditional Race Championship as this gives us the opportunity to highlight the beauty and incredible of speed in chase for this breed. For the two types (smooth,Featherted) males,Females.
Hunting with Salukis has a long tradition in the Arabian Peninsula and is deeply rooted in Bedouin culture and heritage. The festival aims to create awareness for traditional values and ethics of Bedouin life and to preserve and celebrate the Saluki breed in its homeland.
Saluki owners based in the UAE and GCC countries are requested to register their Saluki prior to the festival
Only pure-bred Arabian Salukis are eligible to enter the races. will not allowed the one who been Ears cutes buy others . Salukis must be physically fit and show a normal social behavior , Registration and participation is free of charge. Deadline for registration is December 15, 2012. Owners can register via sending sms on phone +971 50 9121266 or send email: events@salukiofarabiaclub.net.
Al Mazrouei, commits itself to both the preservation of the pure breed Arabian Saluki and the traditional way of the Arabian Hunting as an essential part of Cultural Heritage. Arabian Salukis are one of the worlds oldest breeds; history shows that they can be traced back almost 13,000 years. Originating from the Arabian Peninsula, these desert hounds, which are known for their exceptional stamina, intelligence and loyalty, were bred to assist man in chasing prey and catching it in the harsh desert climate. Arabian Salukis are highly prized by the Bedouins not only for the hunting purpose, but as a companion and a member of the family.
