Mother of the Nation Festival in March

abu dhabi — The Mother of the Nation Festival, regarded as one of the UAE’s largest cultural events on its annual calendar, will return to the Capital this year from March 22-31.

The third edition of the festival, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi, will be held on the Abu Dhabi Corniche from 4pm until midnight every day. Last year’s edition of the festival attracted more than 197,000 visitors over a 10-day duration.

The Mother of the Nation Festival is dedicated to Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation; and is a tribute to her far-reaching inspirational values while celebrating her progressive vision and tireless contributions to society.

A series of displays, activities and performances throughout the festival will promote the importance of family coherence, with a special focus on mothers’ roles in promoting family cohesion and maintaining social values and traditions. The festival will also utilise Miral’s new 600-metre beachfront leisure development A’l Bahar, which will be opened to the public for the first time for the Mother of The Nation Festival.

Saif Saeed Ghobash, directorgeneral of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said: “The festival not only honours Sheikha Fatima’s vision, care and values that she has instilled into our society, but will also celebrate all mothers here in the UAE and their fortitude, resilience and aspirations in raising our future generations.

“We will once again create a vibrant, welcoming and engaging atmosphere at the festival for the entire family to enjoy. Residents and tourists from all nationalities will find a wealth of entertainment on offer during the third edition of the Mother of the Nation Festival.” — Wam

The festival not only honours Sheikha Fatima’s vision, care and values, but also all the mothers in the UAE.” Saif Saeed Ghobash, director-general, Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi