Third annual fig festival draws crowds to kurdistan Region’s agricultural heartlands
Eighty farmers from Taq Taq and Shwan districts showcased their gardens and agricultural products at the festival, which has become a key event for promoting local produce.

ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Dozens of farmers from the districts of Taq Taq, Segirdkan, and Shwan participated in the third annual Fig Festival, attracting thousands of tourists to the region's scenic agricultural areas.
Eighty farmers from Taq Taq and Shwan districts showcased their gardens and agricultural products at the festival, which has become a key event for promoting local produce.
Among the participants was Ala, a third-year student at the College of Agriculture, who has turned her academic knowledge into a practical venture.
Ala exhibited organic figs and grapes under her own brand, setting herself apart by using advanced agricultural techniques to maintain the quality of her products.
"In addition to packaging the figs, I prepare them in a unique way and apply agricultural methods to prevent quality deterioration," she explained.
The Fig Festival, held annually in Taq Taq at the end of August to coincide with the fig ripening season, has become a significant attraction for both locals and visitors.
Ismail Abdullah, Director of Tourism in Koya, told Kurdistan 24 that the festival's primary goal is to showcase the region's tourist areas and provide a platform for local farmers to market their products.
Further reporting done by Kurdistan24 correspondent Aras Amin