Entertainment galore at Katara

For the 15th day in a row, Katara-the Cultural Village continued Friday its celebrations accompanying the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, attracting a large crowd of various nationalities and groups. Katara is offering a variety of events to suit all tastes and interests of people from all over the world.
The Katara Traditional Dhow Festival also witnessed a number of official visits, with Katara director general Prof Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti meeting with Croatian President Zoran Milanovic and his wife Sanja Mosic Milanovic, Oman's Agricultural and Fisheries Minister Dr Saud bin Hamood bin Ahmed al-Habsi and other dignitaries.
The Katara Traditional Dhow Festival attracts visitors from different countries, as William from England, said: “The atmosphere here is wonderful, exceeding all expectations. I enjoy every place in Qatar. I liked very much getting to know the old life in Qatar through the Mahaseel Festival.”
Victoria from France said: "I love Qatar very much and visited many places. This is the first time I visit Katara. It is really beautiful and displays many cultures."
Allan from Switzerland said: "The atmosphere of the World Cup is amazing, and I liked the events all over Qatar. Everyone here shares enthusiasm and joy."
Peter from England, said,: “It was a great opportunity to join my friends here in Qatar. I came the day before Friday and I am very pleased with this atmosphere."
As part of its openness to various types of arts, Katara allows artists to present their various artworks to the public in various places. At the Katara beach promenade, Russian artist Danis and his group present graffiti art. He said: “I came here to do some artwork. We worked on everything related to football, and the atmosphere of the place helped us to inspire new ideas. This is the first time we have visited Qatar, and I liked the place very much, as the atmosphere is different and the people are very nice. They ask me about the drawing and my choice of colours and shapes.”
Further, he expressed his great admiration for Katara, saying that the cultural neighbourhood is very beautiful. “I was inspired by many ideas during my work here. I feel that every day here is a day of joy and happiness, as everyone is harmonious and happy with the international sporting atmosphere, especially with the convergence of many cultures and peoples," he said.
Akzana, a plastic artist from Ukraine, said that she liked to paint in the open at the cultural district, and that the place is very beautiful, expressing her admiration for the beauty of Qatar. She has drawn many scenes from different places in Qatar, including Souq Waqif, Katara, and others, and is happy to discover the splendor of Islamic architecture. A number of Qatari and foreign artists of various nationalities were also present on Katara Beach and within the Katara Traditional Dhow Festival, presenting their artworks to the audience. Some private pavilions of the participating countries are also presenting various artistic paintings inspired by maritime heritage and fishing life.
The Katara Library for Arabic Fiction is presenting a variety of activities aimed at children of different nationalities in the yard of Building 48. A booklet of drawings inspired by decorations and traditional shapes for children has been prepared for children to colour or draw. This event is very popular with children, and parents lauded it, stressing that it is wonderful that Katara introduces children to the Qatari heritage through beautiful creative activities.
The 'World Wonders Balloon Tour Show' continues to attract the audience, especially children. Saturday, will be the last day of the show, which will be presented at 5pm and 7pm at Al Hikma Square. The Bosnian Embassy, in co-operation with Katara, is presenting a folklore show at 6.30pm and at 9pm at Al Bairaq Square.
The Katara Fashion Show will continue to present Qatari fashion in a modern spirit. The show’s third night: 'The Kindergarten' has been inspired by the flowers and plants in the Qatari environment, and reflects the rainy spring weather in the Gulf. Four Qatari designers are participating -- Kholoud al-Musallam, Dana al-Mulla, Jawhara al-Suwaidi and Aisha al-Obaidan.
The Katara amphitheatre hosted a concert by Kuwaiti artist Hammoud al-Khader, which attracted a large audience. Many concerts will be presented on the open stage, including the concert of artist Maher Zain, Elissa and artist Adam on December 7, and a concert by artist Saad al-Mujrad on December 8. Ahmed Saad and Tamer Ashour will be performing on December 11, and Aseel Hamim, DJ Aseel and Saud Jassim on December 15.