Katara General Manager Prof Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti (right), and Katara's Director of Cultural Affairs and Events Khalid Al Sayed addressing a press conference yesterday.
Doha: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation has lined up a slew of fascinating mega events to entertain World Cup fans throughout the period of the tournament.
With scores of diverse and exciting events, the Katara celebrations guarantee to be one of the highlights of the World Cup 2022 which Qatar has promised to be the best ever.
Addressing a press conference at Katara Cultural Village yesterday, Katara General Manager, Prof Dr. Khalid Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, and Katara's Director Events and Cultural Affairs Khalid Al Sayed said the biggest sporting event in the world which Qatar is hosting offers Katara a unique opportunity to showcase the brighter aspects of Qatari culture and heritage to the world.
The World Cup celebrations include cultural, artistic, heritage and creative events. There will be 51 events that cover more than 300 activities, with the participation of 22 countries.
“We assure our guests that, on the occasion of the World Cup, they will witness a number of activities which will be full of creativity and innovation in which Qatari and world cultures will shine — all of these hosted by Katara, which is the integrated cultural village that combines culture, arts, and sports,” said Dr. Al Sulaiti.
“There is no doubt that this historic event, which Qatar is honoured to host as the first Arab and Middle Eastern country, constitutes an exceptional opportunity to present the bright side of authentic Qatari and Arab culture and traditions, allowing the nations of the world to get acquainted closely with our culture, values, and the society,” he continued.
The events will be divided into five main categories: festivals, concerts, exhibitions, live shows, and events, and will run from November 18 to December 18.
All Katara facilities and streets will be in a continuous celebratory mood with cultural activities during this period, which will contribute in highlighting Qatar’s culture, heritage, and identity to foreign visitors. "Our objective is to offer our guests at Katara some memorable and enjoyable moments through several programmes and activities. They will spend some of their best and happiest moments with us," said Al Sayed.
The most important events include the 12th edition of the Katara International Traditional Dhow Festival, which will shed light on the ancient maritime history aimed at restoring culture and preserving folk heritage. The festival showcases the legacy of Qatar’s ancestors, with the aim of presenting the cultural and popular heritage to the guests of the World Cup.
Also included in the programmes are the Street Arts Festival, which will be held in all the streets of Katara, and will give artists, actors, and musicians an opportunity to perform freely in front of their audience, both individually or collectively.
