The Qatari Society of ALGannas is a cultural association for hunters founded in 2008. It is dedicated to promoting traditional Arabic hunting. There are several separate competitions being held as part of this month long event. The most popular being the Hadad Challenge where some 535 of the total 1406 registered competitors are taking part. I understand that a falcon named "Mukhtar" became the first winner by interrupting the flight of its homing pigeon and causing it to land. This achievement earned the falconer QR100 000 as well as qualifying him for a chance to win a new Lexus Vehicle. I also believe there will be Saluki races (Arabian Greyhounds) to be run during the festival The Qatari National Flag flying proudly above the event The Festival Logo Spectators relaxing as they watch all the action on the large T.V. screens and listen to the running commentary A traditional Coffee Station The pigeon release point is situated about 400m away from where the Falcons are waiting to take up the chase. Note the open door second from the left on the bottom row from where the pigeon has just flown The hunt is on. A handler releases his falcon to take up the chase. Note the radio transmitter aerial attached to the bird, and the starter positioned in the background There are several strategically placed T.V cameras as well as this mobile camera vehicle which tracks and transmits the chase action back to the T.V. screens A falcon in full flight Some of the vehicles up for grabs as prizes in the various competitions that are being held during the festival
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17/8/2015 05:56:18 am
There are several separate competitions being held as part of this month long event.
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16/9/2015 12:38:06 am
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