The festival, themed "Qetaf" or "Picking Time," runs until May 12 and is organized by the Taif Rose Cooperative Society and Taif Municipality.

Local farmers and vendors are participating, hoping for increased revenues to support rose cultivation and production.

Abdullah Altwairqi, a local farmer, expressed his excitement about the festival, stating that it has become a tradition for him and brings significant revenue and exposure.

The 19th Taif Rose Festival is underway in Saudi Arabia, with exhibitors hopeful that increased revenues will boost rose cultivation and production.

The flower carpet in the festival's center, designed with decorative patterns inspired by the province's heritage, covers 5,206 square meters and was made using over a million flower and rose seedlings.

Altwairqi, an exhibitor, showcased various flowers and fruits, including Taif roses, peaches, figs, and aromatic plants.

The festival, themed 'Qetaf' or 'Picking Time,' coincides with the harvest season and runs until May 12.

Visitors are encouraged to visit the Rose Flavor cafe to try hot and cold beverages infused with Taif roses and other aromatic flowers like lavender.

The Taif Municipality set up a flower carpet, the largest in the history of the Taif Rose Festival, covering 5,206 square meters using over a million flower and rose seedlings.

The 19th Taif Rose Festival, themed 'Qetaf' or 'Picking Time,' runs until May 12 and is inspired by the province's heritage.

The rose-picking season starts around late March or early April, lasting 35-45 days, with an average of 70,000 roses picked daily.

The event has become a significant tourism festival in Saudi Arabia, attracting thousands of visitors and tourists.

The 19th Taif Rose Festival is taking place from now until May 12, themed "Qetaf" or "Picking Time." The decorations for the flower carpet are inspired by the intricate designs of Taif's ancient structures, such as Al-Kaki Palace and King Saud Palace.

Preparations for the festival began early, with the Taif Rose Cooperative Society setting participation criteria to showcase Taif roses and their production process.

The festival offers a platform for producers, experts, and entrepreneurs to connect and boost the important rose sector.

Highlights include a rose and flower path, product stalls, a goods market, government booths, and an agricultural nursery.

The 19th Taif Rose Festival features a giant flower carpet of 5206 square meters made from 1,026,491 flower and rose seedlings.

Interactive fountain shows, national tunes, artwork, flower arrangements, and hanging floral baskets are among the attractions.

The festival, themed 'Qetaf' or 'Picking Time,' runs until May 12 and coincides with the harvest season.

The significant turnout indicates the success of the rose production sector.

Additionally, a five-day Taifrosethon event began on May 7 to encourage entrepreneurship in the region with technological solutions for the rose industry.

The Flower Carpet event in Taif, Saudi Arabia, features decorative patterns inspired by local heritage.

The event offers skills training and workshops on trade, cultural heritage, and tourism.

Teams of three to five members can enter to win cash prizes of $2,666, $1,866, and $1,333 for first, second, and third place, respectively.

Taif is known for producing over 200 million roses each season, with each tree yielding around 250 roses daily during the 45-day harvest season.

Taif roses are famous for their sweet fragrance and vibrant pink hues.

Roses grown in Taif's high-altitude climate flourish in the cool temperatures and rich soil.

Harvested by hand to maintain quality, their petals are collected for various uses.