Palmyra revives date festival after 16-year pause
The three-day event showcased more than 50 local date varieties and highlighted irrigation and pest-control needs.
- Publish date: 2026-10-14
- Category: Standards & Policy
- Original source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
- Reading time: 1 min read
Palmyra held its Date and Folk Heritage Festival on 13–15 October, reviving the event after a 16-year hiatus. More than 50 varieties from the oasis were displayed alongside crafts and cultural activities. Organizers said the festival promotes local products and tourism; growers cited shortages of irrigation water and red palm weevil as challenges to date production.