Doha: Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) will commence a week-long series of events from today to celebrate Qatar National Day, the day the nation celebrates its pride and solidarity.
The festivities will begin with the arrival of Al Adaam Flag Relay, organised by the Qatar Olympic Committee in collaboration with AZF. The relay will culminate in a Grand Finale tomorrow at Aspire Park from 6PM– 7:30 PM in the presence of VIP dignitaries.
Attendees will also be treated to a Military Parade by members of the Qatar Armed Forces’ National Service. This will take place on Aspire Lake tomorrow from 6 PM to 9 PM and from 4 PM to 6 PM between December 14 and 18. Another highlight will be an intricate parasailing performance conducted by the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), which will descend from the sky in different formations into the park behind the lake near Al Furousiya Street.
This year’s celebrations at Aspire will also see one of the largest fireworks in Qatar take place. This can be viewed across Aspire Park between 8:30PM and 9PM on December 17.
Among the other events planned is a celebration for AZF employees comprised of a range of cultural activities, including the traditional “Ardha” sword dance, performed by Aspire Academy student-athletes. The programme will also feature 16 booths that will offer the chance to try a wide array of food choices and activities, including live cooking demonstrations, pop up photo studios, and henna designs, all delivered in collaboration with the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs.
AZF has allocated an exclusive corner for children to enjoy a variety of games in collaboration with 7th Heaven Arts Centre. On the side-lines of the event and in collaboration with Doha Film Institute, films produced by Qatari film makers will also be screened for audiences to enjoy throughout the week.
