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Students from Academyati have been teaching visitors in Qatar for the FIFA World Cup about the country’s culture and heritage through an informative video shown at the Education City Fan Experience.

The video, created by students from Academyati – part of Qatar Foundation’s (QF’s) Pre-University Education – is being shown on Education City Stadium matchdays. It aims to highlight the customs, traditions, and culture of Qatar, such as clothing, dances, games, and food, and encourages visitors to learn Arabic words and phrases.

Saleh Ahmad Mubarak, a student at Academyati who worked on the video, spoke about his experience, saying: “My participation in the video made me feel as if I contributed to teaching visitors about the culture of Qatar.

“Music and art are some of the tools used to teach people about a country’s culture. What we presented in the video, in terms of folk dances, traditional games, and sharing words in the Arabic language, helps introduce visitors to the history of Qatar and its customs.

“After completing the video, I was very excited to see it on display during the Education City Fan Experience. I was very proud when it was shown, and I wanted everyone to see it.”

Haya Haitham Al Busaidi, another student who contributed to the video, said: “I am at Education City often, even though it is currently school holidays. I am very happy when I see our video being shown on the screen and see visitors interact and engage with it. I feel like we presented our country beautifully.

“I love our traditional clothing. It is nice for visitors to see the beautiful customs we have here in Qatar – customs we are proud of and want to remain alive for generations to come.”

Yassine Ayari, a collaborator at Academyati, said: “Academyati seeks to achieve a real connection between students and learning activities, ensuring that the learning experiences of students are relevant to them and their lives – both locally and globally.

“We aim to build a bridge that connects students with the outside community, by linking our pupils to their roots and giving them the opportunity to introduce themselves alongside their culture with a focus on the Arabic language, culture, and traditions,” Ayari said.

“Music is part of the history of the World Cup and is related to the host country, whether in terms of the music used, the language in which it was written, or the messages conveyed.

“Songs help express ideas, so it is important that our students are given the opportunity to introduce other people to their culture through music, and to share stories from their culture with different audiences coming from all over the world.”

According to Ayari, hosting the world’s biggest football tournament in Qatar is an opportunity to showcase the Arab culture, as well as the traditions of participating nations.

“This experience was not just designed for visitors, it also served as a learning experience for the students, too, as it was a chance for them to share their traditions with their peers,” Ayari said.

The Education City Fan Experience, which runs three hours before and two hours after games, features a variety of performances, workshops, and activities that highlight the culture of Qatar. Additionally, sensory activations, such as tactile walls and paths, as well as a freestanding music wall with instruments and noise-making capacity, are also on offer.

For more information on the Education City Stadium fan experience, please visit https://www.qf.org.qa/events/education-city-fan-experience

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08/12/2022
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