Kuwait's annual pearl diving trip begins with Dasha ceremony

KUWAIT, July 28 (KUNA) -- The 28th "Dasha" ceremony, which celebrates the start of Kuwait's annual pearl diving trip, began at Kuwait Sea Sports Club under the auspices of the Kuwaiti leadership and the attendance of the Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah.
With a fleet of 13 wooden ships and 193 skippers and sailors, the ceremony for the annual pearl diving trip began. The brave souls involved in this yearly tradition are expected to stay at sea until August sixth.
Speaking at the ceremony, Sheikh Salman commended all those involved in the trip, saying that their participation upheld a great tradition that the younger generation of Kuwaitis must experience for themselves.
The state official took the chance to thank the Kuwait Sea Sports Club for its continuous involvement in the pearl diving trip, affirming that their efforts will surely encourage the sailors to become better people once they return.
On his part, head of the Sea Sports Club, General Fahad Al-Fahad lauded the Kuwaiti leadership for its unconditional support to the pearl diving trip, stressing that it was important to continue this tradition which is an integral part of Kuwait's history.
The Dasha ceremony was attended by senior state officials, club executives, and family members of the involved sailors. (end) ayr.gta