DUBAI, UAE: The Second Edition of Pakistan Mango Festival was organised in Dubai at the Pakistan Association Dubai in Oud Metha on July 6, 2024, showcasing several varieties of mangoes.
Organized by the Pakistan Association Dubai in collaboration with the Pakistan Business Council and the Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai, the event was attended by a large number of guests including diplomats, dignitaries, prominent members of the Pakistani community, and government officials.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remarked at the event that “Mango festival is always a great event. Mangoes are indigenous to the Indus Valley civilisation and they’re our identity.”
Thanking the participants for attending the festival, the ambassador said that presence of so many people was testimony of this special fruit which is eagerly awaited in summer.
Ambassador Faisal Tirmizi advised Pakistani expats to come to the festival with friends from other nationalities so they, too, can experience the “hospitality, sweetness, and openness” of the South Asian nation.
In his address, the Consul General Hussain Muhammad said that Pakistani mangoes are deeply rooted in our culture and heritage and is a symbol of our hospitality and tradition.
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— Faisal Tirmizi (@Fntirmizi) July 6, 2024
The President of Pakistan Association Dubai Dr. Faisal Ikram stated that “It’s an open day on Saturday for all the residents of the UAE, where we will have various stalls, prizes, stage activities, competitions, giveaways and free mango products.”
“People can also buy mangoes during the event. Last year’s edition saw a footfall of more than 5,000 and we’re hoping for a similar turnout this year,” Dr. Faisal said. “I advise people to come on time as they have to park a bit far because it is going to be a busy day and make sure you are all well hydrated.”
The Ceremony was concluded with presentation of mementos by the Minister for Culture Tourism Antiquities Archives Government of Sindh Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah.
