A stilt walker entertains the crowd on the last day of Winter Festival at Katara yesterday. Pic Baher Amin / The Peninsula
The curtains went down yesterday on the fourth Katara Winter Festival, marking the conclusion to five days of entertainment and activities at the Katara Esplanade.
The finale saw performances by the Pakistan Military Band, in addition to the activities and stalls that had been drawing in crowds since the festival’s launch on Sunday.
Children were kept entertained by competitions and events organised by the Childhood Cultural Center, and the Qatar Heritage and Identity Center.
A huge number of visitors were attracted to Al-Gannas Association’s pavilion, that presented an interactive exhibition and workshop on falconry and Saluki. In addition, the organisers of Al-Galayel Championship hosted an exhibition displaying collectibles and equipment from all of their previous championships.
Katara’s efforts to revive Qatari heritage and culture through events such as this festival, have met resounding success, as visitors to the festival were mesmerised by various performances, that started at 4pm and went on until 9pm.
On the sidelines, the festival also saw displays of local antiques, traditional food, and a diverse collection of Qatari handmade costumes, offering visitors an opportunity to shop for authentic Qatari products and goods.
The festival attracted multitude of people of all ages, and from all walks of life, including families, who were keen to have their children make the most of the interactive activities on offer, in the pleasant weather.
