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The festival highlights authentic maritime traditions inspired by Qatar’s ancestral past. Apart from Qatar, the participating countries are Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, India and Tanzania. “The festival has reached the hearts and soul of visitors and heritage lovers who includes citizens and residents of all nationalities in Qatar. This festival, through heritage, history and story-telling, brings alive folklore to the people through the distinctive activities that also contribute to the spread of culture as well as reflecting contemporary generations,” Dr Sulaiti said. He said the festival is being held with all precautionary measures in place within the framework of the plan for the gradual lifting of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions. He stressed that the festival plays a prominent role in keeping the older and younger generations bonded in culture and heritage, and showcases the heritage of Qatar’s maritime past and present, and also that of other participating countries. Other dhow festival activities which will entertain visitors until December 5 are workshops showcasing ship-building process and ancient craft, storytelling, traditional stage shows and marine competitions Al Shoush, Al Haddaq and Al Tafris.
