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QF to host first D'reesha performing arts festival

QF to host first D'reesha performing arts festival

December 12, 2021 | 12:34 AM
Qatar Foundation (QF) will host its first performing arts festival, D’reesha, from today until December 17 at Education City, in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Qatar National Day and Daam Fund, showcasing a variety of local talent.
Reflecting the QF's diverse environment, D’reesha will encompass different focus areas – including research, education, technology, and science – and feature performances ranging from theatre, visual arts, and music, to workshops, interactive dining experiences, and storytelling sessions.
“We are absolutely delighted to be hosting our first performing arts festival, partnering with a variety of local stakeholders to bring this event to life,” said Machaille Hassan al-Naimi, president of Community Development at the QF.“Showcasing and celebrating the local culture, heritage, and language, D’reesha reflects our diverse and inclusive environment,” she said. “And, serving as an opportunity for the whole community to explore their curiosity, creativity, and individuality, it will help connect like-minded individuals, increase intercultural dialogue, and build a sustainable performing arts culture in Qatar.”“And, importantly, D’reesha reflects a love of art, which is in the very fabric of Qatar, and the countrytarget="_blank"'>
December 12, 2021 | 12:34 AM