Cultural, Artistic Events Accompanying AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Continue

Doha, January 13 (QNA) - The Cultural Village Foundation's (Katara) activities accompanying the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 continued Saturday, with Qatari Ardha performed by the band in a distinctive festive and traditional atmosphere. It dazzled the visitors and audience of the Asian Cup to watch the popular heritage sections performed by the band while carrying Arab swords and singing words of love for the homeland. The band presented heritage performances with the values of authenticity and pride in national identity.
The cultural and entertainment shows presented by Al Thuraya Planetarium attracted a diverse spectrum of visitors. The two- and three-dimensional shows aim to teach astronomy and space science in an interactive, interesting and attractive manner that contributes to building the educational and creative capabilities of children.
Head of the heritage and folk crafts section in Katara Amal Al Ali pointed out that the "Qatari Female Fashion Designers" Exhibition brings together a group of female designers under one roof, and highlights their role as businesswomen in the field of designing modern cloths, accessories and gold jewelry, pointing out that the exhibition features the works of 12 Qatari female fashion designers, and aims to introduce Qatari innovations that combine traditional fashion with modern designs.
Meanwhile, the "Katara" and 'Cut Art' and hand crafts market, which sells antiques, souvenirs and handicrafts, is seeing great turnover. Katara Publishing House is also participating with a display of the House's books, while organizing artistic and educational workshops, and competitions for children.
A series of artistic and cultural competitions will be held on this occasion, including the Best Picture Competition and the Fine Art Competition under the title of Customs and Traditions of the Peoples of Asia, where Katara has allocated valuable prizes to the winners. (QNA)