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| Live performances from local and regional acts thrilled crowds of youths at the Run the World Festival |
The festival was held as part of the Qatar National Day celebrations with special cultural performances and a human flag, as well as more music, dance and street performances from local and regional youth.
The party on the beach is the culmination of a week of activities and events for Qatar’s youth, including photo exhibitions, short film competitions and a Run the World Youth Conference promoting youth development, engagement and sports.
Young people at Katara’s beach were able to watch and take part in a variety of activities including human foosball, volleyball, skateboarding, parkour, street music and dance performances, graffiti art, a talent show and a marathon.
The festival was designed to promote key themes of celebrating other cultures, civic engagement, promoting fitness, sports and healthy lifestyles, and was sponsored by fitness and medical companies.
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The focus on sports and physical health was emphasised with activities like volleyball and human foosball |
Most of the organisers and volunteers at the festival were in fact high school students, with a number of them saying that they have learned a lot from this valuable experience and are looking forward to similar events.
