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Qatar Tribune
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Katara continues Eid Al Adha festivities with dazzling shows
QNA Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) continued its Eid Al Adha celebrations on the second day of the holiday, Saturday, drawing large crowds to its vibrant array of events. Highlights included the traditional Katara Eidiya—the giving of gifts and money to children—alongside lively performances of the Qatari Ardha dance, folklore displays, and engaging street art performances that brought the space to life. At the Al Thuraya Planetarium, families enjoyed interactive scientific experiences that offered an educational yet entertaining journey through the stars and planets — an adventure tailored for all ages. Katara has invited the public to continue celebrating Eid, with festivities set to carry on today, offering joyful moments that blend art, heritage, and nature in an atmosphere that has become synonymous with Eid in the heart of Doha. Meanwhile, Katara Beach witnessed a remarkable turnout of families choosing to spend their Eid by the sea, enjoying both relaxation and a range of fun, family-friendly activities in a safe and well-organised environment. Nearby, Katara Hills offered serene spaces for reflection and tranquillity, with breathtaking views of the sea and the surrounding cultural landmarks enhancing the festive spirit.
Qatar Tribune
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Katara to mark Eid Al-Adha with a rich lineup of cultural, entertainment programmes
QNA Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has announced a diverse line-up of cultural and entertainment events in celebration of Eid Al-Adha. In a statement, the Foundation highlighted that the festivities would begin on the first day of Eid Al-Adha and continue for three days. The programme is designed for all family members as part of broader efforts to spread joy and promote the festive spirit throughout the community. Among the featured events is Katara's Eid Gift for Children, a cherished tradition that Katara intends to organise annually for the joy it brings to young hearts and its symbolic role in fostering values of compassion and shared celebration, the statement read. The programme also includes nightly fireworks displays, which will light up the Katara sky with vibrant colours, adding delight and visual splendour to the Eid evenings. Visitors will also enjoy the Qatari Ardha, one of the most iconic heritage symbols of national pride, alongside folk performances that showcase the rich traditional arts of Qatar and the Gulf region. Street art performances will add a vibrant, contemporary dimension to the Eid atmosphere, with dynamic and interactive shows enlivening Katara's walkways and plazas. These experiences offer visitors a unique cultural blend of authenticity and modernity. At the Traditional Handicrafts Market on Ibn Al Rayb Street, artisanal products reflecting the community's cultural memory will be showcased. Additionally, a dedicated corner on the Katara Corniche will serve authentic local cuisine for visitors to enjoy. Space and science enthusiasts will be treated to immersive shows at Al Thuraya Planetarium, offering an interactive and educational experience tailored for the entire family, blending entertainment with knowledge in an engaging and accessible format, the statement noted. Katara invited the public to take part in these activities and enjoy the holiday, reaffirming its enduring commitment to delivering programmes that promote culture and entertainment while strengthening social cohesion in an atmosphere of joy and cherished tradition.
Qatar Tribune
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Katara exhibition sheds light on lives of Palestinians in Gaza Strip
QNA Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) opened the 'Windows Into Gaza' exhibition on Thursday to highlight the humane aspects of life in the Gaza Strip through art and very short stories, offering a profound human narrative and an awareness-raising message. The exhibition, which was inaugurated by Director-General of Katara Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, features 31 photographs representing a selection of scenes from the daily lives of the people of Gaza, embodying a visual and literary dialogue between text and image. The exhibition's opening coincides with the publication of 'The Sufferings of Gaza... Very Short Stories' by Qatari author Dr. Ahmed Abdul Malik, who drew inspiration from his book, that inspired the texts on display, as part of a creative project. Dr. Abdul Malik said that the exhibition represents a cultural contribution aimed at raising awareness and documenting human memory through art. He relied on the very short story for his book, as it is a literary tool capable of conveying meaning in the fewest possible words, yet retaining its full emotional and symbolic impact. This is also exemplified in the images on display, which stand side by side with the text to construct a comprehensive picture of reality. He noted Katara's hosting of the exhibition as part of its pioneering role in empowering culture to be a voice for humanity and a means of rapprochement between peoples. The 'Windows Into Gaza' exhibition, which runs until June 10, is a space for contemplation and a mirror that reflects the latent power of culture when it becomes a tool for documenting events and occurrences.
Qatar Tribune
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Katara gets 1,500 short story contest submissions from Arab, foreign nations
QNA Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) announced receiving 1,500 submissions for the Katara Short Story Competition from 32 countries, including 19 Arab nations and 13 foreign countries. Of these, 1,473 entries were from Arab countries, while 27 were from non-Arab nations. Submissions from Egypt and Sudan topped the entry list, with a combined total of 612 entries, followed by contributions from the Levant and Iraq, which accounted for approximately 412 entries. The Maghreb region ranked third with 296 submissions, while entries from the Arab Gulf states came in fourth with around 153 contributions. Meanwhile, submissions from non-Arab countries totalled 27 entries. Katara has designated three awards for the competition, with the first prize valued at QR15,000, the second prize set at QR12,000, and the third prize estimated at approximately QR10,000. The contest is open to writers of both genders, with no age restrictions, provided that each participant submits only one short story. Katara Publishing House is entitled to publish the winning entries, with the act of submission constituting the writer's full and final consent to publication in the event of selection. Among the stipulated conditions of the competition is that the short story must not be fewer than 1,500 words and must not exceed 5,000 words. The submission must be an original short story composed in Modern Standard Arabic, written in linguistically sound form, free of spelling errors, with proper application of punctuation marks. It is also required that the story be unpublished on any media outlet and must not have previously won any award, as it must be submitted exclusively for this competition.
