Minister of Culture Inaugurates Events Marking Qatar National Day at Darb Al Saai

HE Minister of Culture, Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani, inaugurated the events of the Qatar National Day 2024, at Darb Al Saai in Umm Salal on Tuesday.

Held annually on Dec.18 each year, the Ministry of Culture is organizing this event from Dec.10-18, 2024, with the Qatari flag "Al Adaam" being held aloof at the main Darb Al Saai in square, in preparation for the start of cultural and heritage events that strengthen the national identity in this occasion.

The event featured a large crowd of citizens and residents who had been keen to be there to enjoy the outstanding national and patrimonial atmospheres.
A host of Their Excellencies, the ministers, ambassadors to the state of Qatar, and officials attended the opening ceremony, with HE the Minister of Culture and the honored guests touring several events at Darb Al Saai.

In press remarks, Assistant Undersecretary for Cultural Affairs at the Ministry of Culture, Ghanem bin Mubarak Al Ali, emphasized that the events Darb Al Saai are one of the most salient manifestations of marking the Qatar National Day, which reflect the spirit of patriotism and embodiment of deep values that underpin the State of Qatar since its establishment.

The events represent a unique cultural and heritage platform that highlights the State of Qatar's inveterate history and heritage through holding a wide diversity of events that combine between the cultural and heritage, as well as recreational and educational nature, Al Ali underlined.

He highlighted that this occasion aims to promote national identity and Qatari foremost values through programs that target all community members, in pursuit of forging connection among the current generation and the legacy of forebears, emphasizing that Darb Al Saai is not merely a festive atmosphere, but rather a national message that carries the connotation of pride in the past.

It is an occasion to envision a bright future under a prudent leadership, with the Ministry of Culture being committed to embodying the diverse Qatari cultures by these activities at Darb Al Saai, he noted.

The Ministry of Culture has meticulously ensured that this year's event serves as a vibrant tapestry of cultural and heritage-oriented activities, encompassing an extensive array of immersive experiences. Additionally, through its carefully curated pavilions and expansive open-air spaces, the event strives to transport visitors, both nationals and expatriates, into dynamic environments that vividly embody and celebrate the essence of Qatari culture. This grand occasion will host 15 principal events, intricately interwoven with a total of 104 diverse and awe-inspiring sub-events.

A diverse array of cultural and heritage activities will be featured, including some of the most prominent attractions, including the Qatari House, the main theater, the art arcade, the Bid'ah event, the Maktar, the Al-Azbah, the Procession, the Puppet Theater, the Desert Museum, and many diverse events.

The Ministry of Culture was on the promise and curated a rich array of cultural, artistic, heritage, and educational activities that will be held daily at the main theater at Darb Al-Saai, including three poetry evenings, three religious, cultural, and artistic symposiums, and three theatrical performances, each of which will be staged three times.
Additionally, there will be a children's play, a children's choir performance, four spectacular operetta events, an activity for the Qatar University Alumni Association, an event titled: melody and story, along with a host of other distinguished activities.

Darb Al-Saai opens its doors daily to the public from 3:00 pm until 11:00 pm, at its permanent site, which spans an area of 150,000 square meters, and is distinguished by a prominent level of facilities and utilities that ensure comfort and safety for visitors and participating entities, enhancing their experience throughout the events. Additionally, the venue hosts 80 shops, 30 restaurants and cafes, as well as 5 traditional games.

(QNA)