The Singaporean community in Qatar is holding their first outdoor family fun day gathering at the Sealine Beach Resort. Scheduled for the November 30, at 9am, this gathering is believed to be the largest gathering of the Singaporean families in Qatar and over 200 Singaporeans and their families have confirmed their participation so far.
“Activities lined up for the gathering include; beach volleyball, football, basketball, ping pong, chess, bouncing castles for kids and a lavish spread of authentic Singaporean dishes,” said Musa Anshari, Food and Beverage Manager, Sealine Beach Resort.
“This gathering will provide Singaporeans and their families the opportunity to unwind and socialise as we engage in the various recreational activities,” said Mike Khoo, President of Red Dotters Qatar, Doha based Singaporean community.
We are also using this opportunity to launch our own Singapore Family Football team with a maiden game against Sealine Beach Resort team in a friendly football match. Our team is made up of working Singaporeans and their teenage sons in Qatar, with the hope of using football to strengthen community spirit and also to reach out to other foreign communities and family teams in Qatar,” Fazlur Rahman Bin Kamsani, Singapore Family Team Coordinator, added.The Peninsula
Indian Community Fair at Old Ideal Indian School
The Indian Cultural Centre is organising two days ‘Indian Community Fair’ at the Old Ideal Indian School on November 29-30. The fair will be open from 4pm to 10pm.
A grand opening will be held on the first day at 6pm by the Indian Ambassador Sanjiv Arora.
Organisations affiliated to ICC from different states of India will also contribute to the evening with traditional cultural programmes. Lucky prizes will be drawn on an hourly basis and attractive prizes will be given away at the venue.
Programs planned on Nov 29 (Thursday, 4am to 10pm) are:
Traditional Kerala Style Mela, Shinghari Melam, Odyssey Dance, Classical Fusion, Melody Songs, Bharathanatyam, Mohiniyattom and Prize distribution for the winners of the Inter School Dance Competition.
Programmes on Nov 30 (Friday, 4pm to 10pm) are: Colourful procession displaying various art forms of different Indian states, Panchavadhyam, Instrumental Fusion, various other fusion music directed by Pallavoor Sredharan Marar. Entry is restricted through entry pass.
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