Do you love a Carnival?

Everyone loves a carnival!


Please join “The Pearl-Qatar and its multicultural community that will bring the sights and sounds of a multicultural festival to the Boardwalk every day.


From April 19 to May 19, every weekday evening from 6pm, and from 3 pm on weekends. 


Musical acts, magicians, performers and street art from around the globe in a celebration of The Pearl-Qatar’s multicultural community.


While the carnival atmosphere will continue inside the retail precincts, a main stage will host top performers including a jazz saxophonist and dance troupes showcasing routines from the Arab world as well as countries including Russia, Sweden, France, Britain and North America.


Meanwhile magicians, human statues, stilt walkers, jugglers and acrobats will keep residents and visitors entertained. A children’s area will see face painting, balloon animal making and other activities including arts, crafts and games.


Visitors will be able to “walk around” all of the carnival attractions.

Do you know what is Anima gallery & lounge?

Anima gallery & lounge, is a concept gallery that targets people in search of artistic inspiration. 

The gallery is linked to an upscale lounge offering its visitors the chance to interact, watch art videos and read art magazines and books. Moreover, the gallery will schedule art and sculpture classes in collaboration with Qatar’s prominent universities and colleges.

The opening ceremony of Anima gallery and lounge will take place today March 24, 2012 when the gallery will open its doors for its opening exhibition “Together We Connect”. 

The exhibition will showcase the works of international artists; Jason Martin, Billy Childish, Tracey Emin, Bernard Frize, Tom Sachs, as well as works by renowned regional artists Hassan Hajjaj, Mohamad-Said Baalbaki ‘Baal’ and Abdulrahman Katanani.  The inaugural exhibition will also feature three pioneering Qatari artists - Yousef Ahmed, Ali Hassan and Amal Al-Aathem.  

Twelve other artists represented by Anima gallery and lounge will also be at the event to talk about future exhibitions. The artists are Charbel Aoun, Emmanuel Guiragussian, Elie Bourgely, Faraj Dham, Jean-Marc Nahas, Jean-Paul Guiragossian, Jehad Al Ameri, Manuella Guiragossian, Mayak, Mohamad Al Amri, Najia Mahadji and Nuno De Matos.

Today I'm going to interview Manuella Guiragossian, I can't wait to meet her and share her butifull story with you :)


Here is your invitation Join me!

What a first Qatar National sport day!!!!!!

How was your first National Sport Day?

Mine was awesome, my kids had fun, I saw my friends, I did Zumba, and you?


What a great day!!! this day means "Do not forget to work for your health and share with your family" Let's keep doing it!

                                   

I'm amazed with the turnout at Aspire Park :)), we had all kind of activities and games: Basketball, Football, Zumba, Balance class, Boot camp, Kidszone and more.

My friends @Katara share this pics with me, Where did you go?

Cheers,

Dalia 

Have you visited Santoni's shop?

Santoni Men's Shoes are a new symbol of quality and durability.

In my visit I discovered the Santoni Goodyear Bologna system, that consist of a special construction made on high quality footwear. The welt is sewn together the upper to the insole, using a soft and flex leather. The fabrication makes the footwear more flexible and more confortable from the first wearable moment.

 model Galles C45

Antonio is a happy customer who got the Goodyear Bologna shoes, 

model Galles C45 above

 Santoni's shop is at The Pearl-Qatar, next to chocolate Bar

Did you miss the first traditional Dhow Exhibition?

The first traditional Dhow Exhibition was a great success, was just amazing to see all these masterpieces and have the opportunity to learn more about Qatari culture.


A lot of traditional dance and music, the pearls exhibition, the Dhows, good food, excellent atmosphere in Katara, My family and I just loved it. Do not miss it next year!


Enjoy it!

The amphitheater 

Traditional dancing

The Dhows

Traditional Music

The pearl exhibition

With my gorgeous friend Sania

More Dhows

Local Artists

A 101 years old Dhow, amazing!