# 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.

- **Source date:** 2026-10-14
- **Original source:** [Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)](https://sana.sy/en/economic/2350650/)
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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.

[Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)](https://sana.sy/en/economic/2350650/)

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