IN PICTURES: Honey festival launches in Sulaimani with dozens of beekeepers partaking

ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) - The Kurdish city of Sulaimani on Thursday launched a three-day honey festival in the hopes of attracting people to purchase the locally-produced sweetener.

Dozens of beekeepers showcased their product, with honey coming from across the Kurdistan Region, including its mountainous region.

Kurdish honey is known for its high-quality and pure, concentrated flavor which has come in first in multiple competitions worldwide.

Editing by Nadia Riva