100 tourists visit the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival and document the heritage
The King Abdulaziz Camel Festival witnessed a remarkable influx of international tourists on Saturday, with the festival grounds in Al-Sayahid welcoming over 100 visitors from 18 different countries, reflecting the global appeal of this major heritage event. The United States, France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands topped the list of countries whose visitors flocked to explore the intricacies of authentic Saudi heritage.
A tourist experience in the heart of the desert
The international tourism delegation was keen to follow the details of the exciting competitions, particularly the presentations of the camels participating in the "Crown Prince's Sword" category for the black camel breed. The visitors did not merely watch, but also closely observed the final judging stages, learning about the precise criteria used by the judging committees to evaluate the camels' beauty—an experience many described as unique and revealing of the deep connection between the Arab people and their camels.
King Abdulaziz Festival: A Gateway to Global Heritage
This international presence is particularly significant given the historical and cultural context of the festival; the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival is the largest event of its kind in the world and bears the name of the founder of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Since its inception, the festival has aimed to preserve and promote camel heritage within Saudi, Arab, and Islamic culture, and to provide a cultural, touristic, sporting, entertainment, and economic destination focused on camels and their heritage.
The influx of tourists is in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which pays great attention to the tourism and heritage sector. The Kingdom has succeeded in transforming this popular heritage into a global tourism product that attracts interested people and explorers from different continents, which contributes to enhancing the mental image of the Kingdom as a culturally diverse tourist destination.
Praise for the organization and the role of the Camel Club
Tourists expressed their admiration for the high level of organization led by the Camel Club, praising the use of modern technology and extensive logistical resources to ensure the event's success. Visitors emphasized that the inclusion of open international categories and the participation of camel owners from various countries lent a global character to the competitions, transforming the festival from a local event into an international cultural carnival.
At the end of their tour, the tourists documented the exciting moments of competition with their cameras, confirming that what they witnessed of the great care given to camels and the attention to detail reflects the value of this creature in the Saudi conscience, and the role of the festival in building bridges of cultural communication between the peoples of the world.
