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WELCOME TO THE FESTIVAL OF FALCONRY
This is the first international Festival of Falconry ever held ! It is by Falconers, for Falconers and about Falconry. Everyone is invited, regardless of your nation, creed, gender, club, commercial status or anything else. If you are a Falconer, this Festival is for YOU.
It is being hosted in the United Kingdom by the Hawk Board – the umbrella body for UK falconers. It is being organised very much in conjunction with the International Association of Falconry for all nations, and it is strongly supported by the Emirates Falconry Club which is kindly sponsoring attendance by many of the poorer nations.
It is about celebrating our heritage of more than 3000 years of falconry. It is about supporting our many and varied cultures of falconry in different countries. And it is about bonding the brotherhood of Falconers together for the future of Falconry. This is truly a ‘hands across the ocean’ event.
July in the UK is high summer. Breeding is finished and the young hawks are starting to fly. Schools are closing for the summer. The old hawks are finishing their moult. Falconers all over the Northern Hemisphere are getting ready for the hawking season. Hawks are being taken on hand for training. Hopes are high for the new season. Take a weekend out to spend time making new friends from all over the world. Who knows where it may lead you ?
The Festival of Falconry will not be a ‘stand and stare’ event. This is about full participation and interaction. If you plan on coming, then plan on taking part. There are plenty of things to enjoy, to learn, to try out and moreover to celebrate. Come and support your country or club, and tell us about it. Tell us about your history and how you do things in your country. Bring your hawk if you can (there are rules about this, so read on). Bring your family and friends... and a big smile !
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