Almotamar.net, 282828 - President Ali Abdullah Saleh launched on Sunday activities of 7th al- Baldah festival in Mukalla city of Hadramout province by opening a heritages village at Bal-Faqih Center.

President made a tour in different wings of the village that reflect style of villages in the province of Hadramout and its popular markets and local products.

The village includes a traditional coffee exhibition.

He also talked with representatives of the women and heritage societies who are participated in the event.

The al-Baldah festival is organized by the province in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and supported by the private sector.

The festival will last until first August of this year.