Diverse cultural activities during Eid attract huge crowd

Doha, Qatar: As part of its festive programming for Eid Al Fitr, for the second day in a row, the Cultural Village Foundation, Katara, presented diver...

Doha, Qatar: As part of its festive programming for Eid Al Fitr, for the second day in a row, the Cultural Village Foundation, Katara, presented diverse events and activities for various segments of society in both Katara Corniche and Wisdom Square, combining entertainment, culture and amusement in an atmosphere of joy and happiness.

Salem Mabkhout Al Marri, Katara Director of the Public Relations and Communications Department, confirmed that Katara’s activities on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr amounted to 40 events that continue throughout the four days of the Eid from 3pm to 10pm. It varies between artistic exhibitions and workshops, cultural, military and theatrical performances, also Katara’s gifts distribution for children, and the stunning display of fireworks in the corniche area.

Al Marri also stressed Katara’s programming is rich and covers all groups and ages. “This is in addition to the excellent space that Katara provides for spending happy family times, whether in its restaurants, on its hills, or among its various facilities.”

Katara presented distinctive theatrical performances for its young audience on the Katara Corniche with a children’s orchestra from 7:30pm to 8pm. A performance of the play “Land of Life” will be held from 8:30pm to 9pm.

Hanan Sadiq, Director of the play “Land of Life,” said: “We are happy with the interaction and the great response to the play from the public, which confirms that the theatre always remains close to children, as it enhances their ability to know, express, and become familiar with the issues we live in, in an interesting manner that is in harmony with the nature of the child.”