The 11th Katara International Dhow Festival which coincided with FIFA Arab Cup 2021 concluded at the beachfront esplanade of Katara - The Cultural Village Saturday with special celebration and festivities of the Qatar National Day.
This year’s edition of the Festival which began on November 30, attracted visitors from around the world. It saw the participation of nine countries: Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Greece, India, Zanzibar and Turkey besides hosts Qatar.
The festival gave special focus on the history of dhow making, the legacy of the sea, deep-sea diving, the pearl and the livelihood around it in the olden days, the arms used in the past their importance, the trade and the changing times of the Gulf region and the pacific. Further, it has established its position as a prominent destination for heritage, culture and tourism, reinforcing its role in preserving the authentic marine heritage and the customs and traditions of the ancestral past.
The 11th edition of the dhow festival presented a vibrant picture of Qatar's glorious past and the events included a rich bouquet of artistic cultural activities and traditional performances highlighting the nation and its wise leadership, that has instilled the values of loyalty and belonging to Qatar’s history and civilizational achievements.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, general Manager of Katara, extended his warmest congratulations and blessings to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, and His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, and to the Qatari people, and everyone who resides in Qatar, wishing continued security, glory and prosperity on the occasion of Qatar National Day celebrations.
"Our goal is to be in harmony with the state’s policy that seeks Arab reunification and achieve the message of the cultural district based on humanitarian foundations that stems from our pride of our Arab identity," he stressed, noting that these events extended to various parts of the cultural district which were presented to different age groups and attracted everyone from citizens, residents, guests of the state and to its tourists.
He said: “We are pleased with the success that we have achieved, which was evident in the beautiful and wonderful interaction by Katara visitors of different nationalities and cultures, and their interest in various shows and activities.”
He further expressed his thanks and appreciation to all the entities, institutions and centers that have been cooperating with them to advance their activities in Katara.
The final weekend of the festival saw large number of visitors, especially families that enjoyed the various exhibitions, the Arda dance, traditional song and dance culture of Oman and other participating nations. Children in particular were delighted to see puppetry cultural displays and live fishing net-making and pearl-related activities
This year’s edition of the Festival which began on November 30, attracted visitors from around the world. It saw the participation of nine countries: Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Greece, India, Zanzibar and Turkey besides hosts Qatar.
The festival gave special focus on the history of dhow making, the legacy of the sea, deep-sea diving, the pearl and the livelihood around it in the olden days, the arms used in the past their importance, the trade and the changing times of the Gulf region and the pacific. Further, it has established its position as a prominent destination for heritage, culture and tourism, reinforcing its role in preserving the authentic marine heritage and the customs and traditions of the ancestral past.
The 11th edition of the dhow festival presented a vibrant picture of Qatar's glorious past and the events included a rich bouquet of artistic cultural activities and traditional performances highlighting the nation and its wise leadership, that has instilled the values of loyalty and belonging to Qatar’s history and civilizational achievements.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, general Manager of Katara, extended his warmest congratulations and blessings to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, and His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, and to the Qatari people, and everyone who resides in Qatar, wishing continued security, glory and prosperity on the occasion of Qatar National Day celebrations.
"Our goal is to be in harmony with the state’s policy that seeks Arab reunification and achieve the message of the cultural district based on humanitarian foundations that stems from our pride of our Arab identity," he stressed, noting that these events extended to various parts of the cultural district which were presented to different age groups and attracted everyone from citizens, residents, guests of the state and to its tourists.
He said: “We are pleased with the success that we have achieved, which was evident in the beautiful and wonderful interaction by Katara visitors of different nationalities and cultures, and their interest in various shows and activities.”
He further expressed his thanks and appreciation to all the entities, institutions and centers that have been cooperating with them to advance their activities in Katara.
The final weekend of the festival saw large number of visitors, especially families that enjoyed the various exhibitions, the Arda dance, traditional song and dance culture of Oman and other participating nations. Children in particular were delighted to see puppetry cultural displays and live fishing net-making and pearl-related activities
