The Mahaseel Festival, organised by Katara – the Cultural Village, continues to attract a large number of visitors who had the opportunity to buy fresh vegetables, fruits, and other locally grown agricultural produce.
The third day of the festival introduced around 1,100 students from various schools in Doha to various agricultural crops produced by Qatari farms.  
In a statement, Katara noted that students, as well as teachers, were also briefed about the festival’s aim in promoting and raising awareness on the importance of food security.
The festival offers an excellent opportunity for such visitors to connect theory, read mostly in textbooks, with real-life agricultural activities.
Katara expressed optimism that the festival will help to further enhance the country’s agriculture sector as it aims to meet the demand for food in the future.
Apart from vegetables and fruits, home-grown flowers and other ornamental plants also served as attractions at the event, which will conclude on Saturday, but will continue during weekends until the end of April.
Many visitors lauded Katara for a highly-organised festival, which introduced them to new types of flower decoration, including roses and home plants.
A variety of high quality honey, fresh meat, organic vegetables, as well as farming tools for planting, are also showcased at the event. Various types of Qatari dates are also a big hit.
Ambassadors Mohamed Hafeez al-Ajmi (Kuwait), Kabalan Abi Saab (Ecuador), Mering Aaktarin Mekadez (Georgia), and Hassan M’Barek (Niger) also visited the festival.