Art & Photograph Exhibition:
Artists and photographers will be invited to display their work related to falconry, birds of prey, and game birds. Prizes and shields will be distributed to the participants for the best work done as per criteria decided by judges.
Display of Traditional Falconry Equipment & Crafts:
Pakistan falconry equipment and related craft are handmade by local and indigenous people and through industries mainly situated in Sialkot which are renowned internationally. Representative of these producers will be invited to
participate in the event with stalls for display of equipment and handmade crafts.
Display of Birds of Prey:
Some birds of prey will be kept on display for information and education of guests visiting the event where free flying of birds will be carried out along with training in handling, identification, and feeding of birds of prey.
School Students Activities:
School camp will be established for students invited to the event where informational and recreational activities will be planned for different age groups.
Field Hawking & Culture Activities:
Participants: Conservation experts, scientists, international guests, members and enthusiasts of the falconer community, Ministry of Climate Change personnel (Approximately 60 participants)
Venue: Fields of Hazroo District Attock
Departure from Islamabad: 11:00
Arrival of guests at the venue: 13:00
Field Activity 13:00 to 16:00
- A briefing about:
- Falconry Heritage ICH Element and use of falconry as conservation tool
- Falconry tools
- Species used in the Falconry and the prey Species
- Hunting Skills
- About 15 Goshawk will exhibit their flying and hunting skills
Departure to Islamabad: 16:00
Gala Dinner (Islamabad Golf Club): 19:00
Note:
Vehicles will be arranged by the Conference organizers
Media Coverage and Filming:
A website or portal will be developed for the event in addition to its
promotion through social media, Facebook, Whatsapp group, coverage by
electronic, print, digital, and social media.