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Plenty of family fun at ‘Porto Arabia Festival’

Plenty of family fun at ‘Porto Arabia Festival’

April 28, 2017 | 09:41 PM
Some of the inflatable play areas along the boardwalk. PICTURE: Nasar TK.
Warmer temperatures have signaled the onset of the summer season and for those who want to enjoy more of the outdoors, there is still time to catch the merry and fun-filled activities at the Porto Arabia Festival.

The three-day event, which concludes today (April 29), offers a variety of world-class, family-oriented entertainment from 4pm to 9pm along the stretch of the Porto Arabia Boardwalk from 2 La Croisette to 6 La Croisette inside The Pearl Qatar.Children and their families will enjoy the amenities at the festival such as stage performances, an animal petting area, a wide range of carnival-themed games, and edutainment activities.The stage performances are a huge attraction, and audiences will be thrilled by a stick juggling act, magic show, and acrobat exhibition.The shows will be held at 6pm and 8pm at 6 La Croisette.Animal lovers will also enjoy the petting area, headlined by bunny rabbits, cute ducklings, and colourful parrots.Pony rides are also available to small children just beside the animal petting area.Other attractions include drawing and colouring, as well as arts and crafts.Visitors at the festival are also treated to roving, interactive shows, and will get the chance to take selfies and family portraits with stilt walkers, fairy tale characters, and several other caricaturists.

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April 28, 2017 | 09:41 PM