QNA
Doha
Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the 14th edition of the Katara Traditional Dhow Festival kicked off at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) on Wednesday.
The festival will continue until December 7.
"The Katara Traditional Dhow Festival is one of the most prominent cultural events that celebrates the Qatari and Gulf maritime heritage, and is an important opportunity to enhance the cultural identity of new generations, as it highlights the sea traditions that formed an important part of our daily lives in the past. With the 14th anniversary of the festival, the event has become a symbol of excellence in restoring and documenting that ancient maritime heritage that shaped the features of our civilized history,” said Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, General Manager of the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), during the opening of the festival.page 16