Local Farmers Inspire Students At Safwa School’s Palm Festival

Students in Qatif Governorate learned from local farmers’ experiences at the Palm Festival, hosted at Safwan bin Umayya Primary School and the Qur’an Memorization School in Safwa. The week-long event, which was opened by Abdulsalam Al-Shahri, the Assistant Director of the Qatif Education Office for Educational Affairs, drew many students interested in understanding the role of palm trees in the lives of the past generations.

Local Farmers Inspire Students At Safwa School’s Palm Festival

The festival offered students a chance to explore both the cultural and practical sides of growing palm trees. They participated in interactive workshops to learn modern farming techniques and heard inspiring stories from experienced farmers. They were introduced to recent developments in date production and palm-related products. Also, there were different types and sizes of palm seedlings, fresh dates, date syrup, and many items made from palm trees like baskets, fans, and woven products. The event highlighted the many uses of the palm in traditional crafts and food.

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Local Farmers Inspire Students At Safwa School’s Palm Festival

The students enjoyed the festival and shared how they had learned new skills and gained a deeper appreciation for the palm tree. The main aim of the Palm Festival was to help students understand the important role of the palm tree in their heritage and culture.