The seventh Mahaseel Festival continues in the southern area of Katara, attracting a large number of visitors.
According to a press statement by the organisers, the stalls there are seeing good response from visitors while the artistic activities are a big draw among children.
These include drawing/colouring workshops as well as workshops aimed at raising awareness on agriculture.
Representatives of Qatari farms and companies expressed happiness at participating in the festival and highlighted its success.
Their participation comes through the display of local products such as vegetables, honey, dates as well as sheep, cows, poultry and milk.
On the other hand, visitors to Mahaseel Festival get the opportunity to buy a range of local products of the highest quality.
The festival has been organised by Katara – the Cultural Village Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality and the Qatari farmers’ forum.
It runs daily from 9am-9pm until January 28, followed by the Mahaseel Market that will be held on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays every week until mid-April.
The festival serves as a unique destination for displaying and selling national products of various kinds, and is being attended by 28 local farms, eight nurseries and six companies specialised in poultry, meat and dairy production.
Children can also enjoy the rides at the venue, while the eateries offer tea and coffee along with traditional Qatari beverages and breads.
The festival also offers flowers, ornamental plants and gardening equipment.
