http://www.english.hadhramaut.info President launches activities of 7th al-Baldah festival in Mukalla [The Source: MUKALLA/hadhramaut.info/sabanews.net - 18/07/2010] 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.