(MENAFN- The Peninsula)
Doha: The conclusion of the 10th edition of the Katara Traditional Dhow Festival yesterday marked ten years since the launch of what is now a significant event of Qatar and the region's maritime culture, heritage, history, and tradition.
The 2020 festival was held at the esplanade of The Cultural Village Foundation — Katara over five days with all precautionary health measures against the coronavirus pandemic according to the Ministry of Public Health guidelines.
All participating nations — Qatar, Kuwait, Sultanate of Oman, Republic of Iraq, Tanzania, India, and visitors adhered to the health and safety measures resulting in the festival's very successful conduct.
The festival witnessed visits of a number of Their Excellencies, ambassadors, and dignitaries. The turn-out was large and quite high over the weekend,
As in the past decade, the festival has been characterised by several competitions and marine shows, besides various cultural activities and events that reflect the ancestral heritage and shed light on the ancient maritime history aimed at restoring culture and preserving folk heritage.
The Haddaq Al Saif fishing competition, which began on the first day of the festival, saw much bigger fish catch being brought in by the participants.
The weight of the largest catch was calculated on the final day. Sultan Dokhi Al Muraikhi (1.9kg), Nasser Ali Badr (1.9kg), and Khalifa Abdullah Bujsum (1.9 kg) emerged as the best and were rewarded with a prize of QR4,000 each.
Ahmad Khamis Al Badr and Salih Ali A -Badr (1,6kg) won QR3,000, while Salih Khamis Al Badr (1.4kg) received QR2,000. Saad Rashid Al Mansouri (1.3kg ), Yousef Ibrahim Al Obaidly (1.2kg), Abdullah Muhammad Al Matati (1.05kg), and Saad Al Badr (960 grammes) were awarded QR1,000 each.
Besides the competition, maritime heritage collections from various participating countries, special pavilions of traditional handicrafts, and workshops showcasing the ship-building process and ancient craft stood out with their unique displays.
Growing 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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