Katara Handicraft pavilions witnesses remarkable turnout and attention from visitors

The Katara Handicrafts Exhibition, along Ibn Al Reeb street constitutes an open market presented by Cat Art displaying products of elite craftsmen and artists, including souvenirs inspired by the raw materials of the Qatari, Gulf and Arab environment. Handicraft pavilions at the Cultural Village, Katara are witnessing a remarkable turnout and attention from visitors - tourists and World Cup fans alike, keen to acquire souvenirs and heritage collectibles reflecting the beauty of Qatari heritage and the originality of Arab culture.

The souvenir shops at the exhibition are witnessing a great turnout by visitors, as they offer many and varied options that include various products and handicrafts that embody many aspects, whether through expression of the richness of the popular heritage or the exceptional global sporting event represented by FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

The pavilions of the countries participating at the Katara Traditional Dhow Festival are also witnessing an unparalleled turnout from heritage lovers to see the marine heritage holdings and wonderful artifacts that express the treasures of maritime heritage, such as models and models of sailing ships and traditional dhows that were used for fishing, diving and trade trips in the past. 

Other heritage items, such as handicrafts made of palm fronds, and tools like wicker baskets and built-in boxes woven with beads and decorated with inscriptions, and the barwa (a tin container in which important papers, documents, and documents related to home ownership, real estate, and geographical maps are kept). 

Al Thuraya Planetarium situated in Building 41 continues its various shows and activities. In addition to the series of scientific films for different age groups, it provides many modern digital projections that generate panoramic scenes of space and display stars and galaxies as well as comets and elements of the solar system. It provides for a great learning of astronomical components in an interactive manner. 

It contains modern digital technologies and can accommodate about 200 visitors. The dome screen extends over the visitors with a width of 22 metres, and features two- and three-dimensional displays, all of which are supported by a high-quality sound system that provides visitors with an exciting and unique experience of the wonders of the vast universe.