Katif Hosts Vegetables, Greens Festival
The festival “Vegetables and Greens 2023” was launched last Thursday on the waterfront in Katif. The participants included the Deputy Director of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in the Eastern Region, Engineer Khaled al-Hammadi.” according to Saudi News Agency”
Festival Objectives, Features
Vegetables Engineer Al-Hammadi explained the goals of the ‘Vegetables and Greens 2023′ five-day festival. It aims to boost farmers’ and producing families’ economies. The festival seeks to strengthen community partnerships in agriculture. It also focuses on spreading agricultural innovations.
‘Vegetables and Greens 2023’ showcases various agricultural companies and experts. It enhances communication between the public and the ministry.
It also showcases services from agricultural platforms and local products, including their processing industries.”
Furthermore, ‘Vegetables and Greens 2023’ serves as an agricultural, cultural, and social outlet for the region and its surroundings.”
Previous Festivals, Acknowledgements
He mentioned that the ‘Vegetables and Greens 2023’ festival is among others organized by the branch in the past two months.
They included festivals for shrimp, producing families, and honey. He expressed gratitude to the organizers, supporters, government bodies, private sectors, and all participants.
Festival Activities, Workshops
Festival director, Engineer Ahmed Hassan Al-Faraj, stated that the Festival includes more than 35 diverse corners from governmental and private entities, producing families, and artisans.
There are also activities such as a free art studio for children, an interactive theater, children’s contests, and indoor farming, as well as grafting fruit trees and visual presentations.
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