(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Katara's esplanade will witness workshops, traditional shows, games and performances for the fourth Winter Festival from Sunday until January 26.
Katara General Manager Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti said: 'The Winter Festival in Katara offers a diverse array of events, a blend of educational programs and entertaining performances that are guaranteed to enthrall Katara's visitors.
'Aside from these, numerous workshops and activities devoted to children will allow them to experience exciting moments, along with their family and friends. In addition, the launch of the Winter Festival at this time of the year, coincides with the schools' spring break, providing our children an opportunity to invest their free time in activities that are both meaningful and useful.
The head of the festival organizing committee, Abdulrahman Al-Tamimi, said:'The fourth edition of the festival, coupled with the serenely beautiful setting of Katara, offers an atmosphere for people from all walks of life to relax and enjoy the ambiance.
'The launch of the Winter Festival will coincide with the inauguration of the Arabian Oud Festival, a new initiative in Katara. To be conducted on the festival's sidelines, the Arabian Oud Festival will entail an exhibition that will display Arabian scents, explaining the specific history, literature, folklore and tradition associated with oud fragrances, Al-Tamimi revealed.
He added: 'The Winter Festival will be hosted in collaboration with various ministries and associations in Doha, including the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning and the Childhood Cultural Centre. Al-Gannas Association will participate with an interactive exhibition and workshop on falconry and Saluki. In addition, Katara Souq will host a display of local antiques and traditional food.
Bin Muftah Medical Centre will present an informative session on preventing illnesses commonly associated with the onset of winter. An added attraction will be the presence of the famous Qatari blogger Vegas, who will be present at the venue to entertain visitors with his interpretation of the Winter Festival.
Furthermore, the organizers of Al-Galayel Championship will host an exhibition displaying collectables and equipment from previous championships. Visitors to the festival will receive gifts donated by various institutes in Qatar.
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