Katara International Kites Family Day

Doha, May 04 (QNA) - The Katara cultural village hosts the International kites family day, where kite filers from around the world will add color and light to the Skies of Doha. The multicultural kiting event which involves kite flying teams from China, India, Japan, Korea, Singapore, The Netherland and USA will take place from 3 p.m.-10 p.m. on May 6 and 7 at the Esplanade (beachside) in Katara.
During the course of the event, kites representing 7 different cultures will glide across the skies of Doha in a dynamic performance featuring kite flying demonstration and workshops by some of the world's most active kite enthusiasts.
Visitors will also have the chance to learn about various aspects of Qatari arts and culture, such as falconry and calligraphy, through a range of activities hosted by the cultural societies based in Katara including Algannas Society, Childhood Cultural Center, Qatar Fine Arts Society, Qatar Photographic Society, Qatar Society for Engineers, and Visual Art Center.
" Katara plays a significant role in creating the artistically and culturally rich environment we enjoy here in Doha," said Marcio Barbosa, the Katara General Manager.
" The cause-related activities hosted during Katara International Kites family day will be great source of entertainment for not only our spectators, but also the international guests- the kite flying team- whom Qatar is hosting", he said.
One of the participating teams is Team Mangalore- a keen group of kite flyers from India, which will showcase 12 giant-size traditional kites and conduct a workshop for 150 children, during which they will learn how to produce Indian fighter kites.
" Children will particular enjoy this lively event", said Sarvesha Boloor Rao, the lead kite flyer of Team Mangalore." We will exhibit what we call candy drops for children, basically a Koala bear attached to one of their kites and will drop parachutes attached with a candy."
The family-oriented kiting event features 26 international kite flyers and over 130 kites. In addition to a vibrant show of kites, 1500 brightly lit lanterns are to be visible in the sky over Katara.
The International Kites Family day is the first multicultural kite flying event to take place in Qatar.
The event is designed to raise awareness about kite flying and bring a culturally diverse group of kite fliers to Qatar, where they can experience first-hand Qatari arts, culture and society.
Situated on the Eastern coast of Doha, Katara- the Cultural Village is an integrated cultural landmark which possess the character of a historic and inspirational breeding ground of arts and culture in Qatar.
The village is built on 1,000,000 square meters, its interconnecting pathways and creatively placed buildings constructed to resemble Al Fareej, an ancient Qatari alley. (QNA)