Tribune News Network
Doha
The Early Childhood Center at Qatar University (QU)’s College of Education hosted its annual festival to celebrate World Children’s Day under the theme ‘Qatar, My Home: History, Culture, and Arts’.
The event highlighted the importance of childhood as a cornerstone for building society and fostering cultural and social connections among children, parents, and the community.
The festival was attended by Prof Ibrahim Mohammed Al Kaabi, vice-president for Academic Affairs at QU; Prof Asma Abdullah Al Attiyah, dean of the College of Education at QU; alongside several faculty members, parents, and representatives from participating organisations.
The event aimed to create an environment that enhances children’s awareness of Qatar’s rich history, culture, and heritage, instilling a sense of belonging and patriotism. It witnessed enthusiastic participation and meaningful engagement from various government entities and cultural and educational institutions.
These entities contributed interactive activities that introduced children to different aspects of Qatari heritage through engaging events covering Qatar’s history, natural environments, arts, crafts, traditional dances, songs, games, and cuisine, all tailored to suit the developmental stage of the young attendees.
