Katara Cultural Village continues to offer a rich array of events accompanying the Arab Cup 2025, transforming its corridors into an open exhibition that reflects a passion for art and depth of heritage.
At the Creativity Square, Katara noted that the Al-Daad Festival present activities that celebrate the Arabic language as a vessel of identity and a source of knowledge. It features engaging panel discussions, interactive workshops for children introducing them to the beauty of Arabic calligraphy, and an exhibition showcasing artworks that transform the Arabic letter into captivating visual forms.
The festival underscores Katara’s role in strengthening the presence of the Arabic language and highlighting its cultural significance.
The fan zone also emerged as one of Katara’s key attractions, transforming into a lively space where supporters gather in a spirited atmosphere. Cheering for teams is paired with entertainment segments, live performances, and interactive activities.
The Puppet Workshop is attracting the interest of children and families, providing young participants the chance to design their own puppets, animate them, and interact with them. The experience combines art and imagination, helping develop children’s expressive and creative skills.
The workshop uses the Arabic language in storytelling and theatrical scenes, turning puppets into a playful tool that brings children closer to the beauty and meaning of the Arabic script, opening new doors to learning through play and creativity.
Such presentation highlights the Arab cultural presence at Katara’s spaces and demonstrates fashion’s ability to act as an artistic language that expresses identity and offers audiences a window into the aesthetic traditions of the region.
The fine arts competition kicked off with the participation of 35 artists from Qatar and various Arab countries, painting their works live in front of the audience. They draw inspiration from the beauty of the setting, the atmosphere of the tournament, and the authentic features of Qatari heritage.
Visitors experience vivid artistic moments as they watch colours take shape on canvases. The competition echoes Katara’s message of making art a lived, dynamic experience, and not merely a displayed object.
The photography competition, held as part of the Katara Traditional Dhow Festival, also features strong participation as contestants strive to capture the most striking images documenting the beauty of traditional boats, the spirit of maritime craftsmanship, and the details of heritage-related trades. The festival also presents a living heritage tableau that evokes the history of maritime navigation and traditional shipbuilding in Qatar and the region.