Madaba to Host First Guava Festival on Sept. 3

Madaba, Aug. 31 (Petra) — Greater Madaba Municipality will hold the
city’s first Guava Festival on Thursday, Sept. 3, at Al-Salam Square
in front of the municipal building, with activities running from 11
a.m. to 11 p.m.

Head of the Greater Madaba Municipality Committee Haitham Jweinat
told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that the festival aims to support
local agricultural products, promote Madaba-grown guava, and provide
farmers and local producers with an opportunity to market their
products.

The festival will feature guava and guava-based products, including
ice cream, alongside locally grown figs and grapes. The program will
also include artistic and folkloric performances.

Jweinat noted that the event will bring together agriculture,
heritage, culture, and entertainment while providing visitors with an
opportunity to learn about and purchase locally produced goods.

The municipality invited residents and visitors to attend the
festival as part of its efforts to support local agriculture and
promote economic and tourism activity in the governorate.

//Petra// AO