Saudi festival's first competitive female falconer

Athari Alkhaldi is the first female falconer

to compete in Saudi Arabia's annual falconry festival

Location: Riyadh

Her passion for falconry started 10 years ago

The tradition was used by nomads to survive in the desert

(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) SAUDI FALCONER, ATHARI ALKHALDI, SAYING:

"Falconry is a well-known legacy since the old times, and we take pride in it. As for my participation (last) year and this year, I proved my presence and that women can join this field, it's not only restricted to men."