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Doha
Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) has announced a week-long series of events to celebrate this year’s Qatar National Day for the first time.
The programme of events is specially designed for the whole community to enjoy and will run from December 13 to 18, 2018.
Commenting on the announcement, Nasser Abdullah al Hajri, director of PR and Communications at AZF, said: “We are keen that AZF plays a major role in contributing to the country’s National Day celebrations with a programme designed to encourage loyalty, unity and build pride in Qatar’s national identity.
“The QND slogan this year reflects a profound message that encourages us all to engage in good deeds and support ongoing development through continuous effort – something that we strive to do at AZF.”
The celebrations will commence with Al-Adaam Flag Relay as a partner with Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), which will culminate in a Grand Finale at Aspire park, scheduled to take place on December 13 from 6pm to 7:30pm in the presence of VIP dignitaries.
The Flag Relay is designed to unite and inspire audiences while encouraging them to share their pride.
Choosing AZF as the final destination for the Flag Relay reflects the Foundation’s pivotal role as the main sports hub in Qatar and is also indicative of the organisation’s efforts to have Qatar’s flag represented in a wide variety of local, regional and international events.
Other events at Aspire Park include a celebration planned for AZF employees on December 17 from 9am to 11am.
The celebrations will comprise a range of cultural activities, including the traditional ‘Ardha’ sword dance that will be performed by Aspire Academy student-athletes.
The week-long programme will also feature 16 booths located in Aspire Park that will offer citizens and expatriates the chance to sample a wide range of food choices as well as activities, including live cooking demonstrations, pop-up photo studios, henna designs and games for children all in collaboration with the Ministry of Administrative Development Labour and Social Affairs.
Audiences will also be treated to a Military Parade by members of the National Service, Qatar Armed Forces by the Lake at Aspire Park from December 13 to 17.
Another highlight will be an intricate parasailing performance to be conducted by the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), with members of the forces descending in different formations into the park behind the lake near Al-Furousiya Street.
Designed to promote a sense of solidarity, unity and pride in the country’s identity, the celebrations will also feature a number of artists around Aspire park producing works that express their affection for Qatar, in collaboration with the Fire Station Artist in Residence.
On the sidelines of the event, films produced by Qatari film makers will be screened for audiences to enjoy throughout the week, in collaboration with Doha Film Institute.
Doha
Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) has announced a week-long series of events to celebrate this year’s Qatar National Day for the first time.
The programme of events is specially designed for the whole community to enjoy and will run from December 13 to 18, 2018.
Commenting on the announcement, Nasser Abdullah al Hajri, director of PR and Communications at AZF, said: “We are keen that AZF plays a major role in contributing to the country’s National Day celebrations with a programme designed to encourage loyalty, unity and build pride in Qatar’s national identity.
“The QND slogan this year reflects a profound message that encourages us all to engage in good deeds and support ongoing development through continuous effort – something that we strive to do at AZF.”
The celebrations will commence with Al-Adaam Flag Relay as a partner with Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), which will culminate in a Grand Finale at Aspire park, scheduled to take place on December 13 from 6pm to 7:30pm in the presence of VIP dignitaries.
The Flag Relay is designed to unite and inspire audiences while encouraging them to share their pride.
Choosing AZF as the final destination for the Flag Relay reflects the Foundation’s pivotal role as the main sports hub in Qatar and is also indicative of the organisation’s efforts to have Qatar’s flag represented in a wide variety of local, regional and international events.
Other events at Aspire Park include a celebration planned for AZF employees on December 17 from 9am to 11am.
The celebrations will comprise a range of cultural activities, including the traditional ‘Ardha’ sword dance that will be performed by Aspire Academy student-athletes.
The week-long programme will also feature 16 booths located in Aspire Park that will offer citizens and expatriates the chance to sample a wide range of food choices as well as activities, including live cooking demonstrations, pop-up photo studios, henna designs and games for children all in collaboration with the Ministry of Administrative Development Labour and Social Affairs.
Audiences will also be treated to a Military Parade by members of the National Service, Qatar Armed Forces by the Lake at Aspire Park from December 13 to 17.
Another highlight will be an intricate parasailing performance to be conducted by the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), with members of the forces descending in different formations into the park behind the lake near Al-Furousiya Street.
Designed to promote a sense of solidarity, unity and pride in the country’s identity, the celebrations will also feature a number of artists around Aspire park producing works that express their affection for Qatar, in collaboration with the Fire Station Artist in Residence.
On the sidelines of the event, films produced by Qatari film makers will be screened for audiences to enjoy throughout the week, in collaboration with Doha Film Institute.
