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Things to do this weekend in Qatar (March 1 - 3, 2018)

Published: 01 Mar 2018 - 12:28 pm | Last Updated: 28 Dec 2021 - 11:39 am
Children engaged in activities at Hotel Park. Pic: Abdul Basit / The Peninsula

Children engaged in activities at Hotel Park. Pic: Abdul Basit / The Peninsula

We can give you many reasons to enjoy the lovely weather this weekend. Listed below are five of the best ones that we thought of sharing.

Kids and schools edutainment festival

The Kids Festival will bring daily entertainment and activities for kids to play and enjoy. Parents will have a wide variety of schools to meet in a single venue.

There are many activities like wall paint, arts and crafts, fruit zone and handmade market.

Where: Hotel Park, Doha

When: Until March 3, (3pm onwards)

For more info, Click here

 

A modern version of the old souq tradition - MIA Park Bazaar
MIA Park Bazaar is a modern version of the old souq with a vibrant mix of around 350 stalls. The public can buy handicrafts, accessories, paintings, clothing, food, jewellery and art.
The bazaar offers an interesting wealth of options and unusual gifts for both young and old.

Where: MIA Park

When: Friday (2pm – 8pm) and Saturday (12pm – 6pm)

For more info, Click here

 

Earth Tones exhibition

Canadian born artist Jacinthe Lamontagne – Lecomte will be showcasing her artwork titled Earth Tones in Qatar.

The “Earth Tones” collection showcases the people whom Jacinthe met during her time in Indonesia, Japan, Nepal, Thailand, Cambodia, Burma, India, China and Malaysia.

Where: The Corridor, Grand Hyatt Hotel & Villas

When: March 5 – April 5

 

Qatar's Best Talents

Qatar’s Best Talents program showcases up to 10 performances which feature dancing, singing, and other performing arts selected by Mall of Qatar in collaboration with some of the nation’s top academies.

Where: Mall of Qatar

When: Every Friday, (4pm onwards)

For more info, Click here

 

Halal Qatar Festival

The theme of the festival centers around a distinct feature of Qatari heritage, one that is drawn from deep within the deserts of Qatar - sheep and goat breeding.

The festival will present specific methods that help in breeding and raising sheep and will also showcase numerous traditional events along with educational and recreational activities.

Here is an opportunity to revive the Qatari heritage and relive their simple lives amidst the dunes, at Al-Mazain, Al-Mazad Auction, and sheep barns presentation at Katara.

Where: Katara

When: March 2, (8am - 12pm & 3pm - 10pm) to March 10, (8am - 12pm & 3pm – 10pm)

For more info, Click here