The Most Beautiful Captive-Bred Falcons Contest
The first to launch this purposeful initiative, and from here, the idea moved to several other countries.
Abu Dhabi, June 5, 2021
The Higher
Organizing Committee of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian
Exhibition (ADIHEX) announced the launch of a new edition of the ‘The Most
Beautiful Captive-Bred Falcons’ contest, which has achieved wide
international fame and attracted many participants who are keen annually to
present their best captive-bred falcons from falcon farms in the region and the
world.
The contest
has earned the appreciation of regional and international entities concerned
with preserving heritage and protecting the environment, for motivating
falconers to preserve wild falcons. The contest includes several categories
including: Most Beautiful Pure Gyr, Most Beautiful Gyr Peregrine, Most
Beautiful Three Quatro Saker Gyr Falcon (3/4), and Most Beautiful Pure Gyr
Male.
A jury
made up of Emirati and international experts in the field of falcons and falcon
breeding is responsible for carefully evaluating the participating falcons
based on several criteria such as, the weight and body measurements of the
birds, the symmetry and colour of the feathers, the details of the birds’ head,
body and legs, the general aesthetic appearance of the bird, as well as their health
and the absence of any diseases.
As in
previous editions of ADIHEX, the Higher Organizing Committee is holding a the
contest ‘Best Stand in the Falconry Sector’ for falcons and falconry
equipment in order to motivate exhibitors to add creative touches to their
pavilions.
The falconry sector, including the manufacturing and designing of falconry equipment, add great importance to the upcoming edition. It is one of the most prominent sectors that enthusiasts await every year since commencement of ADIHEX in 2003. Additionally, it has become one of the major attractions for all attendees and a key factor in the exhibition’s success throughout the years.
Under the
patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler's
Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’
Club, the 18th edition of ADIHEX will be held from September 27 to October 3,
2021, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The exhibition is Organized
by the Emirates Falconers’ Club and officially sponsored by the Environment
Agency - Abu Dhabi, the International Fund for Houbara Conservation, and the
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
The
Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee, His Excellency Majid Ali Al
Mansouri, Secretary General of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, stressed that the
innovative competitions that are annually launched during ADIHEX have made the
Emirate of Abu Dhabi a leader in the field of events that seek to preserve
cultural heritage, conserve wildlife, and protect the environment.
The
contest of the most beautiful and largest captive-bred falcons comes at the
forefront of these contests. ADIHEX was the first to launch this unique event
in the world, then this idea was moved to many other countries.
The
contest aims to encourage falconers to use captive-bred falcons in the practice
of their favourite sport, and to incentivise falcon breeding experts and their
farms to produce larger and more beautiful falcons in terms of feathers and
colour. By doing so, they eliminate the need to utilise untamed falcons from
the wild, thereby allowing them to reproduce more in nature.
It is worth noting that "Sustainability and Heritage ... A Reborn Aspiration" has been chosen as the theme for ADIHEX 2021. This is in recognition of the efforts exerted by Abu Dhabi and the world to enhance the environmental sustainability of hunting, heritage sports and related businesses. It also aligns with the comprehensive strategy that has been formulated to develop the event and invent more events and activities that build on the successes of the past editions, in a creative renewed spirit.
Many
falcon breeders, specialists in falcon breeding and training , in addition to
manufacturers and innovators of falconry tools and equipment from the Middle
East and all over the world are keen to participate in ADIHEX, which became a
unique destination for all falconers around the world, an attractive hub for
falcon breeders, and a forum for consultation and exchange of experiences
regarding the world of falconry and sustainable hunting.
ADIHEX is visited
annually by people of different nationalities and age groups, both individuals
and families. Attendees can enjoy traditional falconry displays, the platforms
dedicated to captive-bred falcons bred and fascinating heritage contests.
Regional
and international companies participate in the exhibition and showcase the
latest technologies related to falconry as well as both ancient and modern
falconry equipment, in addition to companies that provide treatment and
pharmaceuticals to birds, as well as associations and clubs that specialise in breeding,
training and hunting with falcons. These clubs and associations are affiliated
with the International Association for Falconry and Conservation of Birds of
Prey, which has 75,000 members representing 110 clubs and institutions from 87
countries.
All applications with the completed form of each competition must be submitted by e-mail to the Emirates Falconers’ Club at competitions@adihex.com
For more
information:
Ranim
Shehade / EFC
00971
– 2 – 6934444 / ext. 370
Mr.
Omar Ahmed
00971506146544
Projects
Director / Emirates Falconers Club, Abu Dhabi