(MENAFN- Gulf Times) United Development Company (UDC) yesterday held Garangao celebrations with 250 young outpatients of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC).
The event, which took place at Burj Al Hamam Lebanese restaurant at The Pearl-Qatar, was part of the company's cultural activities and in line with the spirit of solidarity and humanity of the holy month of Ramadan.
The Garangao celebration was preceded by a Ramadan Iftar at the same restaurant for the outpatients and their families.
This year's Garangao initiative comes as part of UDC's efforts to revive local traditions, encouraging the younger generation to preserve this form of folk heritage, while considering HMC's sick children most worthy of enjoying this happy occasion.
The young patients came adorned in colourful traditional costumes, chanting traditional songs, amid gifts and candy pouches distributed to them. The celebration also included a variety of activities such as face painting and henna drawing.
"We commend the considerable efforts undertaken by HMC to offer quality healthcare services for children and we are delighted to be involved in events aimed at serving all segments of society and fostering a spirit of solidarity within the community," UDC director of corporate communications Roger Dagher said.
Ali al-Khater, executive director of HMC's corporate communications department, thanked UDC for its efforts to put a smile on the faces of young patients at HMC.
"The gesture is very much in keeping with the spirit of the holy month when we strive to carry out more good acts and make people happy," he noted.
During Ramadan, The Pearl-Qatar serves as a hub of activities for all ages. Porto Arabia and Medina Centrale's shops and restaurants continue to attract a large number of residents and visitors during this period.
Religious lecture series are offered daily at Qatar Charity tents erected a few metres past the island's main entrance, adjacent to The Pearl-Qatar's mosque where prayers are duly held.
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