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Second edition of Indian Mango Festival kicks off at Souq Waqif
Tribune News Network
Doha
The second edition of the Indian Mango Festival, also known locally as the Hamba Exhibition, was inaugurated yesterday at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif in Doha. The inauguration ceremony was graced by HE Vipul, Ambassador of India to the State of Qatar, along with other ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, senior officials from the Committee of the Private Engineering Office, and numerous mango enthusiasts.
Organised by Souq Waqif in collaboration with the Embassy of India, this vibrant 10-day festival runs until June 21, 2025, celebrating the rich variety and unparalleled flavours of Indian mangoes and mango-based products.
The festival offers visitors the opportunity to experience and purchase a wide selection of India's most celebrated mango varieties, such as Dusehri, Langra, Alphonso, Kesar, Hapus, Neelam, Rajapuri, Malgova, Badami and many more. These mangoes, renowned for their distinct tastes, textures and aromas, have long been prized by fruit lovers around the world.
In addition to fresh mangoes, the festival features an enticing range of mango-based products, including juices, ice creams, pickles, sweets and traditional delicacies, reflecting the culinary diversity of Indian cuisine. A notable highlight of the event is the participation of around 35 Indian importers, restaurantsand cafés, occupying approximately 95 stalls—each showcasing regional specialties and mango innovations.
The festival is open to the public daily from 4 pm to 9 pm, and until 10 pm on weekends, offering a unique platform for cultural exchange and an immersive taste of India's agricultural richness. The Indian Embassy has warmly invited everyone to attend and enjoy this culinary spectacle.
