Traditional performances will highlight the Qatar National Day (QND) celebrations from tomorrow until December 18 at The Pearl-Qatar, its master-developer United Development Company (UDC) has said.
Well-trained students from Qatar Leadership Academy will take part in a military parade while other performers will entertain visitors with the widely popular Arda dance “to evoke feelings of patriotism.’
The island-wide celebrations will cover The Pearl-Qatar’s main retail areas of Porto Arabia, Medina Centrale and Qanat Quartier, which will host various traditional and recreational activities for four days from 6pm to 11pm.
UDC said these venues will be adorned with Arabic-style tents, serving traditional coffee to visitors while children enjoy dedicated spaces to play and colour their faces with National Day inspired designs.
Mascots portraying traditional cartoon characters will be roaming the location to give children and families the opportunity to take photos with them or even with the falcons on display.
Adults can enjoy henna drawing or the Qatari tents for traditional food and karak tea. Visitors will also be treated to National Day branded balloons and giveaways.
To commemorate their visit and share it with the world, Instagram cutout structures have been installed in the three celebratory venues, in addition to The Pearl roundabout at the island’s entrance.
Two water screens will also be displaying QND videos on Porto Arabia’s Marina in 31 La Croisette and Qanat Quartier canal 6A.
Leading up to the long National Day weekend, several roads, trees, lamp posts and concrete structures, including the island’s tallest Pearl Towers, will be decorated and lit up in white and burgundy coloured lights to set the mood for residents and visitors throughout the occasion.
The events will culminate at Marsa Arabia with a 15-minute fireworks show on December 18, visible from around Porto Arabia’s Boardwalk.