Indian Mango Festival kicks off at Souq Waqif

The second edition of the Indian Mango Festival, also known as the Hamba Exhibition, was inaugurated at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif on Thursday. Director of the Technical Affairs Department at the Private Engineering Office Abdulrahman Zayed Al Nuaimi inaugurated the festival in the presence of Ambassador of the Republic of India HE Vipul, and a number of ambassadors. Organised by Souq Waqif in collaboration with the Embassy of India in Doha, the vibrant 10-day festival will run from June 12 to June 21, 2025, celebrating the rich variety and unparalleled flavours of Indian mangoes and mango-based products. The Indian Mango Festival offers visitors an opportunity to experience and purchase a wide selection of most celebrated mango varieties from all over India such as Dusehri, Langda, Alphonso, Kesar, Hapus, Neelam, Rajapuri, Malgova, Badami, and many more. These mangoes, known for their distinct tastes, textures, and aromas, have long been prized by fruit lovers around the world. The festival is open to the public daily from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm and till 10:00 pm on weekends, offering a unique platform for cultural exchange and an immersive taste of India's agricultural richness. (TNN) page 12

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