West Bank & Jerusalem
Battir festival revives farming tradition amid economic crisis
Image credit: Palestine News Network
TOP News Brief
The annual Eggplant Market Festival in Battir, Bethlehem, has launched to celebrate the village's historic agricultural heritage and traditional irrigation system, the Palestine News Network reported. Senior officials attended the opening of the event, which aims to boost the local economy during a period of ongoing hardship.
Battir is renowned for its ancient terraced farming methods that have sustained agriculture across generations. The festival provides local farmers with a direct venue to sell produce and reach broader markets while preserving the traditional agricultural practices that define the village's identity and economy.
