The 14th Traditional Dhow Festival continues to enthral the visitors with various events and activities that combine heritage and arts at Katara – the Cultural Village.
The second day of the festival, according to a statement from Katara, presented a festive atmosphere showcasing Qatari and Gulf maritime heritage at the southern side of Katara Beach.
The event from 3pm-10pm runs until December 7, with the participation of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Iraq, India, Tanzania, Iran and Palestine.
The festival, through its various pavilions, showcases various heritage and cultural features related to fishing and diving.
There are live shows of traditional dhow manufacturing in addition to heritage crafts and seafood.
A special opera is presented to mark the launch of the 6th Fath Al Khair cruise.
Faisal al-Tamimi, the operetta director, said that the show will have narrators telling children about trade trips and ships and how children lived during that period.
Daily maritime art shows include traditional forms of Gulf music and performance, as well as the Omani marine art to illuminate the maritime cultural diversity in the Gulf region.
Visitors can enjoy the natural pearl show, along with the methods of opening oysters to extract pearls, reflecting the significance of this industry in the region's history.
Participants discuss diverse topics such as maritime heritage, diving, marine navigation, and the region's history in the maritime domain.
The festival has professional educational workshops on how to make and maintain ships, fishing equipment and a broad range of handicraft.
Visitors can interact with a group of performance panels, while folk bands’ performances enliven the atmosphere of diving and fishing trips.
The section for cuisine attracts large numbers of visitors. It provides a unique experience that combines traditional marine cuisine dishes and popular dishes that reflect Qatari heritage.