Shalayel pavilion stages live falconry experience at Riyadh exhibition

Visitors at the Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 can watch a free live performance at the Shalayel pavilion that recreates a traditional falconry hunting trip. The immersive display mixes acting and film to explain falconry tools, desert preparations and the handoff of hunting knowledge to the next generation.

Why it matters: - The Shalayel pavilion is turning falconry heritage into a live, family-friendly exhibition experience. - The setup gives visitors a practical look at the tools, routines and desert customs behind a traditional hunting trip. - The exhibition ties the experience to Saudi cultural heritage and to the transfer of falconry knowledge across generations.

What happened: - The Shalayel pavilion at the Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 is offering a free live experience for visitors in Riyadh. - The performance recreates a traditional falconry hunting journey through live acting and film. - The Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 runs until 10 October at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of Riyadh. - The event is organized by the National Falcon Center and carried the slogan “A Destination for Everyone.”

The details: - The experience takes place in an immersive desert-style setting with sand, rocks, plants, traditional floor seating, hospitality items and falcon perches. - A large screen shows dunes, roads and moving vehicles in sync with the performers. - The story starts at dawn, when a father and his sons prepare for the trip. - Visitors see how falcon feed is prepared and how key tools are used, including the glove, lure, jesses, hood and scale. - The narrative also covers pre-trip steps such as securing permits, choosing a location and packing camping gear and hunting supplies. - The family travels by car, with road footage playing on the screen as they head to camp. - At night, the family calls in and prepares the falcon for the next day’s hunt. - At first light the next morning, the story follows the search for houbara bustards and the tracking of their signs. - The performance ends with the release of the falcon and a successful hunt. - The closing scene shows Abu Nasser handing binoculars to his young son, Naif, and saying: “Today you watched; tomorrow, you will be the one who teaches.”

Between the lines: - The pavilion is using storytelling and staging to make a traditional practice easier for visitors to understand. - The father-to-son handoff in the final scene frames falconry as a living tradition, not just a display of equipment. - The format suggests the exhibition is aiming to appeal to families as well as dedicated falconry enthusiasts.

What's next: - Visitors can continue to experience the pavilion before the exhibition closes on 10 October. - The event will keep using live demonstrations and visual storytelling to present falconry heritage through the end of the show.

The bottom line: - Shalayel is using an immersive live show to turn falconry history, skills and customs into a hands-on public experience.