DOHA: Tarzan; Alvin and the Chipmunks and new Baraem musical Fafa Saves the Forest are among the shows lined up for the ‘Eid Celebrations in Qatar’ next month, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) announced yesterday.
Entertainment shows and activities start on the first day of Eid Al-Adha and run for a week under the theme ‘Capture Joy’. They will be held at venues across Qatar, including sports organisations, shopping malls, cultural landmarks and Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC).
“The annual Eid festivities are part of Qatar’s strategy to grow and diversify its tourism offering in partnership with the private sector.
“Eid Al-Adha celebrations pick up on the momentum built over the previous months with Eid Al-Fitr celebrations and Qatar Summer Festival, which will help further energise the hospitality and retail sectors,” said Rashed Al Qurese, Chief Marketing and Promotion Officer, QTA.
Following successful collaboration with Baraem TV during Qatar International Food Festival, Eid Al-Adha celebrations will bring Fafa Saves the Forest to the QNCC main theatre. The live show follows the adventures of Fafa and his four friends who try to rebuild their forest after a storm. Tickets starting from QR150 are available at Virgin Megastore.
QTA will also continue working with Hamad International Airport and Abu Samra border to spread the joy of Eid among visitors arriving in Qatar, through Eidiyas (Eid gifts) and information pamphlets to guide them to Eid Al-Adha festivities.
Eid celebrations will also offer daily family entertainment shows that will rotate between 4pm and 10pm at participating malls, including Hyatt Plaza, City Centre Doha, Ezdan Mall, Lagoona Mall, Al Khor Mall, and Dar Al Salam Mall.
Mall visitors can head to the stage set-up to enjoy African Drummers, Circus Bear and Clown, and Funny Ball performances.
There will also be indoor parades throughout the malls featuring Fritters, B-Boys and the young tots’ popular characters, the Shopkins.
Each mall will stage exclusive live entertainment shows throughout the week, including Tarzan (City Centre), Beauty & The Beast (Dar Al Salam), Flying Superkids (Al Khor Mall), Alvin and the Chipmunks (Ezdan Mall), Pirates from the Caribbean (Lagoona Mall) and Sinbad the Sailor (in Arabic at Hyatt Plaza).
Everyone is encouraged to share their experiences and memories on social media using the #EidInQatar and #CaptureJoy hashtags.
The Peninsula
