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More than 83,000 people visited Qatar Foundation’s (QF’s) tent for the National Day celebrations at Darb Al Saai. |
The 13-day event at the venue was designed to create an engaging experience for the public to heighten awareness about QF and its core pillars of education, science and research, and community development.
Through a mix of fun and interactive educational activities, QF developed a learning environment of its pillars. QF is focused on helping the nation transit to a knowledge-based economy that is vital for a sustainable future by encouraging younger generation and building human capacity in technology, research and innovation as well as preserving the culture and heritage of the country.
Over the past fortnight, QF’s participation was supported by its social media channels that covered the various activities across the main platforms of Twitter (@QF), Facebook (www.facebook.com/QatarFoundation) and Instagram (@qatarfoundation) attracting over 1.5mn views.
Youngsters took part in various interactive workshops that included a fun quiz to show which careers would suit them; pearl farming demonstrations to show the traditional pearl industry reflecting Qatar’s past; activities using Ototo materials to create sounds and develop musical skills. Other activities were; creating Lego robot machines using computer software to show scientific aptitude; promoting healthy eating and living with youngsters riding exercise bikes; arts and crafts demonstrating creativity; and story book telling promoting the importance of reading, and understanding Qatari and Arab traditions at a young age.
QF’s tent drew a number of high-profile visitors with positive feedback. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al’ifan, ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, said: “Through what I have seen here at Qatar Foundation’s activities, I would like to thank QF for its positive initiatives that help Qatar’s community and be an inspiration for other countries.”
Eric Chevalier, French ambassador, added: “I find it very interesting because here we have tradition and preserving the country’s roots. At the same time there are other activities about the future. This is my understanding of Qatar Foundation. It is the link between the deep roots and the people of this country with the future and looking to the 21st century.”
Al Shaqab, a QF member, won the National Day endurance competition with a number of Qatari riders representing Al Shaqab. Students at QF member, Qatar Leadership Academy were involved in the flag hoisting ceremony on day one of the National Day celebrations.
