Aspire Zone to hold fun-filled activities

Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) has prepared fun-filled activities to mark the traditional Garangao night. It will start from 9:30pm at Aspire Park tomorrow which is set to be the 14th night of Ramadan.Set up alongside the Ramadan tent, a small village has been constructed containing traditionally decorated houses, where women dressed in traditional clothes will serve candy and nuts to children. The children will go around the village collecting these treats in a bag specially made for the occasion, while singing the “Garangao” song. In collaboration with Doha Film Institute, a community screening of ‘Children of Heaven’ will be shown at the Aspire Zone tent at 11:30pm to celebrate the occasion. Along with the film screening, there will be many activities for children including games and competitions. Hussein al-Qahtani, head of PR and Media at AZF said: “Aspire Zone Foundation is eager to maintain the traditions and culture of the people of Qatar. These traditions are remembered and revived amidst of Ramadan every year. The purpose of Garangao is to provide the new generation with cultural and traditional habits of our ancestors.”Al-Qahtani also discussed the importance of the event for children, adding, “We all know that Garangao is a tradition teaching children the art of giving and the love of sharing. It is also an opportunity to strengthen ties between families and neighbours.”Fatma al- Remaihi, the festival director of the Ajyal Film Festival for the Young and DFI’s head of programmes, said: “We are really happy to collaborate with Aspire to screen a classic that has entertained audiences all over the world. This sweet and heart-warming story will resonate with families and children in Doha and offer us an opportunity to engage with young audiences, as we prepare for our forthcoming festival the Ajyal Film Festival for the Young in November.”In addition to the event, AZF is organising a competition on its Facebook page for the best traditional outfit for the children who are participating in the activities.