DOHA: Spanish dance troupe Carmen Guerrero recently enthralled hundreds of Katara visitors during a two-night performance as part of the Cultural Diversity Festival presented by Unesco Office in Doha and Katara.
The troupe performed flamenco at the Katara esplanade on March 7 and 8. Flamenco originated from Spain and is on the list of Unesco’s Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Spanish Ambassador Ignacio Escobar said: “It is really magnificent idea to hold similar event under one umbrella that sought to bring cultures together, preserve the intangible heritage, and deepen the understanding for each other.”
Established in 1986, Carmen Guerrero performed in squares and popular streets at local celebrations and cultural events. In these performances the group interpreted the most typical songs and dances.
The group increased its artistic range and has been awarded with prizes for flamenco theatre. Carmen Guerrero and Jorge Gomez, choreographers of this group, directed these creations. With nine components, the group moves with changes in musical trends with preserving the traditional real folklore roots.
The group has staged more than 800 performances in Spain and abroad. The artistic expression of the group evolved to have four flamenco theatre productions. The Carmen Guerrero group productions in flamenco theatre are “Er sent”, “Romancero Gitano” “Leyendas” and “Fortunata y Jacinta’.
The Cultural Diversity Festival will continue to amuse Katara visitors till May with the participation of groups from over 20 countries from all over the world who will showcase their traditions and heritage.The Peninsula
