*The 29,000sqm entertainment facility hosts 300 performances in 39 days
The globally-renowned Georgian National Ballet ‘Sukhishvili’ enthralled festival-goers at the Summer Entertainment City (SEC) on Thursday with their unique performances – a mix of classical ballet and modernised folkloric dances
The 29,000sqm facility, located at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, is hosting a total of 300 different kinds of shows in 39 days, from its opening last June 4 to July 13, including the famous group’s 15 performances from the second to the fourth day of Eid al-Fitr.
“The performance of the Georgian National Ballet ‘Sukhishvili’ was well received by a large number of people who watched the show here (SEC). The audience loves it, and it’s great,” QSports founder and board member Adil Ahmed told Gulf Times.
“It is their first time to perform to such an audience, and they are happy with the show,” he added.
Georgian National Ballet ‘Sukhishvili’ visited more than 90 countries in five continents around the world, doing over 300 tours. More than 50mn people have watched their performances.
The special entertainment show, along with the daily cultural and live performances at SEC, is organised in collaboration with the Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) as part of the country’s biggest ‘Summer in Qatar’ (SiQ) programme.
Ahmed said that a number of embassies in Doha such as Indonesia, Sri Lankan, and South Africa are also bringing their performers at SEC to entertain residents and visitors.
SEC also features daily bounce acrobatic performance, Qatar TV children’s live show, as well as Dora, Mickey and Mini Mouse parades.
From Sunday, Ahmed said they will be presenting a series of Indian folk dances as part of the 2019 Qatar – India Year of Culture.
He added that SEC, which offers a wide range of entertainment options for all ages such as virtual reality, skill and video games, and attractions, continues to attract a large number of visitors.
Each of the malls hosting a variety of entertainment shows and children’s activities in this edition of SiQ have also become a favourite destination for families who are spending the Eid holidays in the country.
Other SiQ events also include performances by Bollywood celebrities at the Bollywood Music Festival from June 21 to 22 at Lusail Indoor Arena.
According to QNTC, EDM artist and DJ-producer Marshmello will perform for the first time in Qatar on July 25 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) while world-renowned comedians will take the centre stage at the Doha Comedy Festival on July 12, also at QNCC.
Arabic music sensation Kadim al-Sahir will perform again in Qatar from August 16 to 17 at QNCC.
Star studded South Indian International Movie Awards 2019 is expected to bring together mega stars from the industry, including Bollywood power couple and heart throbs from August 15 to 16 at the Lusail Indoor Arena.
