Al Ghorrah Festival to bring Arab singing and theatre personalities to Qatar
Qatar Foundation’s Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts is inviting Qatar’s community to join in on a cultural journey, as the upcoming five-day event showcases tradition and heritage, connecting the past with the present.
Al Ghorrah, which takes place at Education City from November 28 to December 2, will host a variety of musical and theatrical performances showcasing local and regional talent.
AL GHORRAH FESTIVAL
DATE: November 28 to December 2
TIME: 5pm to 10pm
VENUE: Oxygen Park, Education City
TICKETS: QAR35 (Children), QAR50 (Adults), QAR200 (special workshops). Tickets can be purchased here.
The performances will include Al Feel Ya Malik Al Zaman, a play directed by Maher Salibi and starring Jamal Sulieman.
A special performance by Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) titled ‘1001 Nights: A Journey Through the Storm,’ produced by Dana Al Fardan, will blend traditional instruments with symphonic music. It’s performance will mark the official opening of the event.
Meanwhile, Nasser Al Jassim will direct a Qatari-Moroccan medley, combining folklore, instruments, and music from both countries to celebrate the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture. The choir from QF’s Qatar Music Academy will perform Arabic Fusha songs with QPO.
Egyptian singer Mustafa Said will perform with the Asil Band, presenting songs inspired by Mu’alaqat. Sada Alebda, following the ‘Heritage Symphonies’ project founded in 2019 in Yemen, will aim to promote and disseminate folk music by integrating it into orchestral performances.
Finally, the festival will end with a performance by Hamza Namira.
Al Ghorrah is open for the whole community to experience and enjoy, and its program also includes poetry readings, lectures, interactive events, storytelling sessions, and culinary experiences featuring the flavors of countries including Egypt, Iran, and Syria.
For more information about what Al Ghorrah has to offer, click here.
Al Ghorrah is sponsored by the Social & Sport Contribution Fund, with other partners including Qatar Calendar, the Ministry of Culture, and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
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