44,000+ Visitors, 47,000kg Sold at Second Indian Mango Festival (Hamba Exhibition)
The much-awaited Second Indian Mango Festival, locally known as the Hamba Exhibition opened with great enthusiasm at Eastern Square, Souq Waqif on June 12. celebrating the vibrant diversity of Indian mangoes. The 10-day festival is a joint initiative by Souq Waqif and the Embassy of India in Doha.
The Grand Inauguration was attended by HE Vipul, Ambassador of India to Qatar, Several foreign ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps, Senior officials from the Committee of the Private Engineering Office, A large gathering of mango lovers and local visitors.
This festive celebration aims to strengthen cultural and agricultural ties between India and Qatar, while promoting India’s iconic mango varieties on an international platform. Within just four days, the festival witnessed:
- 44,000+ visitors
- Over 47,000 kilograms of mangoes sold
This incredible response underlines the global appeal of Indian mangoes and the growing demand for authentic, premium fruit exports from India.
Festival-goers can taste, explore, and buy from a wide assortment of India’s finest mango varieties, including Alphonso (Hapus), Kesar, Dusehri, Langda, Rajapuri, Neelam, Malgova, Badami and many more regional specialties.
These mangoes, known for their unique aromas, textures, and sweetness, offer a true sensory experience for fruit connoisseurs.
The Indian Mango Festival plays a key role in:
- Promoting Indian agricultural exports in the Middle East
- Showcasing India’s soft power through food diplomacy
- Creating a platform for cross-cultural exchange and culinary appreciation
By spotlighting India’s mango heritage, the event fosters deeper bilateral ties and positions Indian mangoes as a premium export product in Qatar and the wider Gulf region.