With the support of Masraf Al Rayan, the Orphan Care Centre (Dreama) held a celebration on the occasion of Garangao night in the middle of the holy month of Ramadan.
"Celebrating Garangao makes us live and sense the atmosphere of the past. The event aims to have the children of Dreama participate in this occasion and live the traditional customs and traditions associated with the night of Garangao," Dreama said in a press statement.
Al-Anoud Hassan Darwish, acting executive director of the Orphan Care Centre, stressed that such initiatives enhance the co-operation of all institutions in Qatar in order to support the children of Dreama. It also reflects great interest in this category with a view to making them happy and encouraging them to learn the customs of their community.
Al-Darwish pointed out that Garangao is one of the most prominent customs and traditions in the middle of the holy month, and it is a popular custom inherited from parents and grandparents. Therefore, it is necessary for the children of Dreama, being an integral part of society, to participate in Garangao.
Al-Darwish noted that the centre is committed to harnessing everything that helps integrate children into society and contribute to achieving stability for them at all levels, including the participation of the Qatari society in its customs and traditions, as one of the psychological and educational services provided by Dreama to them with a high level of quality and meetings their care requirements.
She expressed deep gratitude, thanks and appreciation to Masraf Al Rayan for this initiative, which would raise the morale of the children of Dreama and make them happy by reviving the night of Garangao and drawing lessons from the heritage of ancestors.
On her part, Rana al-Assaad, head of Special Services at Masraf Al Rayan, expressed happiness at the participation of Dreama children in Garangao. This comes within the framework and keenness of Masraf Al Rayan on participation in such annual occasions, and confirmed that Dreama children are part of the community fabric and therefore they must be integrated into the society through participation in events and interactions.
The guest of honour, traditional costume designer Elham al-Ansari, spoke about the importance of folklore and the necessity of introducing generations to this aspect that reflects the authenticity and history of Qatar, besides introducing authentic Qatari costumes. She expressed happiness at participating in the Dreama celebration, which reflects the importance of integrating this category into the society through their participation in all occasions.
The celebration included a popular session where nuts and sweets were distributed to the children of Dreama. Henna, face painting, colouring and serving Qatari popular dishes were also part of the programme.
On the other hand, Garangao sweets were distributed to all children in fostering families.
"Celebrating Garangao makes us live and sense the atmosphere of the past. The event aims to have the children of Dreama participate in this occasion and live the traditional customs and traditions associated with the night of Garangao," Dreama said in a press statement.
Al-Anoud Hassan Darwish, acting executive director of the Orphan Care Centre, stressed that such initiatives enhance the co-operation of all institutions in Qatar in order to support the children of Dreama. It also reflects great interest in this category with a view to making them happy and encouraging them to learn the customs of their community.
Al-Darwish pointed out that Garangao is one of the most prominent customs and traditions in the middle of the holy month, and it is a popular custom inherited from parents and grandparents. Therefore, it is necessary for the children of Dreama, being an integral part of society, to participate in Garangao.
Al-Darwish noted that the centre is committed to harnessing everything that helps integrate children into society and contribute to achieving stability for them at all levels, including the participation of the Qatari society in its customs and traditions, as one of the psychological and educational services provided by Dreama to them with a high level of quality and meetings their care requirements.
She expressed deep gratitude, thanks and appreciation to Masraf Al Rayan for this initiative, which would raise the morale of the children of Dreama and make them happy by reviving the night of Garangao and drawing lessons from the heritage of ancestors.
On her part, Rana al-Assaad, head of Special Services at Masraf Al Rayan, expressed happiness at the participation of Dreama children in Garangao. This comes within the framework and keenness of Masraf Al Rayan on participation in such annual occasions, and confirmed that Dreama children are part of the community fabric and therefore they must be integrated into the society through participation in events and interactions.
The guest of honour, traditional costume designer Elham al-Ansari, spoke about the importance of folklore and the necessity of introducing generations to this aspect that reflects the authenticity and history of Qatar, besides introducing authentic Qatari costumes. She expressed happiness at participating in the Dreama celebration, which reflects the importance of integrating this category into the society through their participation in all occasions.
The celebration included a popular session where nuts and sweets were distributed to the children of Dreama. Henna, face painting, colouring and serving Qatari popular dishes were also part of the programme.
On the other hand, Garangao sweets were distributed to all children in fostering families.
