The 2011 International Festival of Falconry in Abu Dhabi saw enthusiasts from around the world coming together to showcase their passion for falconry. Read about it here: http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/heritage-culture/falconers-from-around-the-world-spread-their-wings-in-al-ain-1.949756. See more at http://gulfnews.com/gntv
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00:00In a desert camp between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, the ancient art of falconry is thriving.
00:10Falconers from more than 80 countries around the world are gathering in the UAE for the
00:15second ever international festival of falconry.
00:18The desert camp near Rima provides an ideal setting for the birds of prey and their handlers
00:23to get a sense of the history and heritage of the sport in the Arabian Gulf.
00:28During campfires as the night goes down, over sweet tea, falconers share tales of the
00:34birds, how they're trained, how they hunt down their quarry and how they kill.
00:46Delegates from as far away as Mongolia and the United States learn the skill of the desert
00:50hunt on horseback and on camel, using Saluki dogs and falcons to hunt, setting out at dawn
00:57to kill rabbits and Hubara.
01:07For the first time in 30 years, hunting has been allowed just for this festival to showcase
01:12this ancient art.
01:14It's man and bird, falcon and falconer, working together as one.
01:18Michael Reilly, Gulf News.