'Skillfest' Exhibition Kicks Off, Celebrating Qatar's Marine Environment
Date
7/17/2024 9:26:34 AM
(MENAFN- The Peninsula)
QNA
Doha, Qatar: exhibition SkillFest kicked off at four different locations across the country in Msheireb Galleria, Place Vendome, Mall of Qatar, and West Walk, and will run until August 15.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Visit Qatar said that the Festival invites visitors to indulge in local arts, crafts, and culture. Being the first event of its kind, SkillFest celebrates local and sustainable arts and crafts, inspired by Qatar's marine environment, emphasizing creativity, culture, and community interaction.
The events are led by local and resident artists and craftsmen, featuring Arabic calligraphy, astronomy and sciences exhibitions, manuscripts and anecdotes, pavilions on local marine creatures, photography exhibitions by Qatari photographers, along with artisan markets featuring products by 24 artists.
Commenting on the festival, Head of Events and Festivals Technical Support Section at Qatar Tourism Hamad Al Khaja said that the events are educational, cultural, and fun, inviting people to partake in artistic workshops and exhibitions to celebrate local culture and marine environment.
Entry to the exhibition is free and is open from 11am to 10pm everyday, except for Friday when it is from 2pm to 10pm.
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