Katara to celebrate anniversary of rights declaration

The Cultural Village Foundation – Katara in co-operation with the officeof the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and theNational Human Rights Committee will organise ‘The Celebration of the70th anniversary of the Universal declaration of Human Rights’ throughdiversified events and activities from tomorrow to Sunday. The events cover a wide array of entertaining and informative eventssuitable for all ages. The events include; workshops for children, aseries of games, and a wall expressing human rights perspectives.In addition, the Cultural Diversity Festival will have traditionalperformances from: China, Algeria, and Macedonia. Also scheduled are aKatara fine Art Symposium, which is to feature 20 artists - Qatarinationals and expatriates. A concert will be held by the QatarPhilharmonic Orchestra on December 10. Speaking on the occasion,  Katara general manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahimal-Sulaiti stressed that Katara through its diverse activities providesan array of opportunities for fruitful dialogue and useful culturalinteraction, and provides a rich platform for communication, in anatmosphere of freedom that is vital in cultural, artistic and creativeactivity.Maryam bint Abdullah al-Attiyah, the secretary-general of the NationalCommittee for Human Rights said the institution constantly seeks toconduct various activities to strengthen partnerships and co-operate toachieve mutual goals.The director of the United Nations Human Rights Training andDocumentation Center for South-West Asia and the Arab Region, George Abual-Zulf expressed his happiness on holding the event in co-operationwith Katara and the National Human Rights committee.He also called on citizens and residents to visit the events tent andthe open artistic event which is open to the public. It is taking placeon the open stage at Katara’s Amphitheatre from tomorrow until Sundaybetween 4pm and 9pm.