Do not miss the 1st Latin American Cultural Festival (LACF) TOMORROW!.
Que comience la fiesta!
Last
Monday 3rd Oct, the president of Katara (Cultural Village of Qatar)
Abdulrahman al-Khulaifi officially announce the start of the 1st
Latin American Cultural Festival (LACF) in Qatar, he expressed his joy and
immense pride about the event, “The
Middle East and Latin America share a deep cultural wealth” he said, and Katara’s
mission is to conduct cross-cultural events. He welcomed and appreciated the
participation of the Latin American Embassies for supporting this initiative.
The
Embassies of Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Dominican
Republic, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela will showcase the best of music, dance
and film of their culture (We hope many others Latin American countries will
join this festival next year) bringing to us over 230 artist and performers.
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Video was shown about every country, to have an idea of what the festival is
going to be, and I can tell you is going to be OUTSTANDING! Not only because I
am Latina and I love all of this J
is because this festival will be full of color, rhythms, dancing, drama, singing,
among other and I consider we are very good at all of this. The video made me
sing and it was just the video, can you imagine? I am so exited!
* Ambassador
Jose Luis Remedi (Uruguay): Thanked the Emir of Qatar for his vision to unite
all Latinos and let us show the Qatari people our culture through this amazing festival,
Katara and all groups involved in organizing and producing this event.
Music Show: “Tango
vivo” The best of Uruguayan’s actual tango scene.
When: Sat 8th Oct, 9:00 pm
Where: Drama Theater
QAR 50
“Ruben Rada” Afro-Uruguayan style of music which combines
the sounds of three drums, chico, repique and piano.
When: Sun 9th Oct, 9:00 pm
Where: Drama Theater
QAR 50
Film: El bano del
Papa: The film was nominated for the Best
foreign film at the Oscars and presentation at the Cannes Festival 2007.
When: Fri 14th Oct, 6:00 pm
Where: Opera House
QAR 30
* Ambassador
Javier Escalante-Madrigal (Costa Rica): Very grateful for the initiative of the
Qatari society and the opportunity given to us, and with the hope that this
festival becomes a tradition that continues each year.
Music Show: “Editus” Their music styles
basically are modern and traditional jazz is three times Grammy awarded Band
(Best Latin Pop Presentation, Best World music album and Best Tropical
Contemporary Album)
When: Tue 11th Oct, 9:00 pm
Where: Drama Theater
QAR 50
Dance Show: Banda
de conciertos de Limon
When: Wed 12th Oct, 7:00 pm
Where: Drama Theater
QAR 50
Film: A ojos
cerrados
When: Sat 15th Oct, 8:00 pm
Where: Drama Theater
QAR 30
* Ambassador
Armando Vergara Bueno (Cuba) thanked the President of Katara and staff of
this opportunity, which he esteems as a gift to us, being able to share our
culture with the Qatari society and hopes also to bring knowledge about Qatari
culture to his country Cuba.
Music Show:
“Pancho Amat y su Cabildo del son” master of the Cuban tres, a three stringed
instrument; he has raised the three as a concert instrument through the linking
of concepts of classical music and jazz.
When: Thu 6th Oct, 7:00 pm
Where: Drama Theater
QAR 50
Circus Show: “Circuba”
Cuba’s national circus
When: Fri 7th Oct, 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm NEW SCHEDULE!
Where: Drama Theater
Adults: QAR 50
Kids: QAR 30
Film: Viva Cuba
When: Sat 8th Oct, 11:00 am
Where: Drama Theater
QAR 30
* Second
Secretary Fernando Centeno (Venezuela) thanked the President of Katara and
staff for inviting Venezuela to participate in this amazing event. He hopes the
festival meets the expectations of all participants and would like to continue
sharing Venezuela culture with the Qatari society.
Music Show:
“Serenata Guayanesa” Traditional Venezuela folk music.
When: Sun 9th Oct, 7:00 pm
Where: Drama Theater
QAR 50
“Cheo Hurtado”
one of the most celebrated performers of the Cuatro (Stringed Instrument)
When: Thu 13th Oct, 7:00 pm
Where: Drama Theater
QAR 50
Film: Tocar y
luchar
When: Fri 14th Oct, 4:00 pm
Where: Opera House
QAR 30
* Ambassadors
Victor Manuel Lagos Pizzati (El Salvador) Thanks to Katara and the organizers
working behind the scene, making this event possible; he highlighted the world-class
facilities he found for the festival.
He is more than happy to participated in this event where
Latin American cultures show their differences and similarities.
Dance Show: Ballet
Folklorico de el Salvador
When: Tue 11th Oct, 7:00 pm
Where: Drama Theater
QAR 50
Film: Llevarte al
mar: The film was awarded Documentary Production Award in 2006 from Cinergia.
When: Fri 14th Oct, 2:00 pm
Where: Opera House
QAR 30
* Ambassador
Anuar Nahes (Brazil) Thanked Katara for investing in culture development; he also
expressed his excitement about being part of the union of Latin American
cultures through this great event.
Closing Ceremony Music Show: “Jorge Ben Jor” Traditional Venezuela folk music.
When: Fri 14th Oct, 8:00 pm
Where: Drama Theater
QAR 50
Music Show:
“Familia Assad” Traditional Venezuela folk music.
When: Sat 8th Oct, 7:00 pm
Where: Drama Theater
QAR 50
“Brazilian
Carnival”
When: Wed 12th Oct, 9:00 pm
Where: Drama Theater
QAR 50
Film: Dois filhos
de Francisco
When: Fri 7th Oct, 5:00 pm
Where: Opera House
QAR 30
* Deputy
chief of mission Cesar Aristegui (Peru) thanked for the opportunity gave it
to the Latin countries to be known in Qatar; He is very happy to participate in
this festival due to The Embassy of Peru recently was established in march this
year, “Is an honor to be able to present the film Una sombra al frente
(Crossing a Shadow)
Film: “Una sombra
al frente” The film was shortlisted in 2008 for an Academy award for best foreign
language film.
When: Sat 15th Oct, 5:00 pm
Where: Opera House
QAR 30
* Ambassador Hugo Guiliani Cury (Dominican Republic): "You
will have the greatest show here, is a good opportunity to link Western Hemisphere
with the Persian Gulf, Do not miss it!"
Opening night Music Show: “Johnny
Ventura” is one of the most successful musicians of Latin America; his music
style is an alternative take on Merengue performed alongside an Orchestra.
When: Thu 6th Oct, 9:00 pm
Where: Drama Theater
QAR 50
Music Show: “Caribbean
Gems Classical Concert ”
When: Mon 10th Oct, 7:00 pm
Where: Opera House
QAR 100 and QAR 200
Tickets for all performances can be purchased and are
available @ Virgin Megastores during store operating hours (from 9:30am –
12midnight) at both Landmark and Villaggio outlets. They can also be purchased
online
