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The 10th edition of the Katara Traditional Dhow Festival will open at the esplanade of The Cultural Village Foundation - Katara, under the patronage of His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday at 3.30pm.
While on the first day it will be open to public from 3.30pm to 10pm, from Wednesday the festival will be open from 10am to 10pm on all days except Friday when it will welcome visitors from 1pm to 11pm and showcase its distinguished and distinct identity highlighting authentic maritime traditions inspired by Qatar’s ancestral past.
This year’s festival will run from December 1 to 5 with the participation of participation of Qatar, Kuwait, Sultanate of Oman, Republic of Iraq, and Zanzibar (Tanzania).
The Katara Traditional Dhow Festival is being launched this year amid continuing health and safety precautionary measures against coronavirus (COVID-19) and as per the Ministry of Public Health protocols to protect all members of society.
As in the past one decade, the festival is characterised by a number of competitions and marine shows, besides a variety of cultural activities and events that reflect ancestral heritage and shed light on the ancient maritime history aimed at restoring culture and preserving folk heritage.
The activities include exhibitions displaying maritime heritage collections from various participating countries, special pavilions of traditional handicrafts, and workshops showcasing ship-building process and ancient craft, in addition to marine competitions.
There will also be story-telling and traditional stage shows throughout the festival at Katara beachfront and also include Al Shoush, Al Haddaq and Al Tafris competitions.
There is also the participation of the Omani Folk Band, which will provide artistic performances in the mornings and evenings on all days of the festival.
This year’s edition of the festival is partnered by Qatar Insurance, the Official Insurance Sponsor, Qatar Airways, the Official Carrier, Qatar Petroleum, the Platinum Sponsor, and Al Meera.
In many ways, the Katara Traditional Dhow Festival is culturally unique which sees the Katara beachfront come alive with activities of dhow boats, ancient maritime market place, traditional sea fishing methods, modern gadgetry, and authentic traditional festivities accompanied by food and music.
Having grown exponentially over the years, the dhow festival - where traditions are revived and renewed – occupies a valuable stature as a prominent destination for heritage and culture and attracts visitors of all nationalities.
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