Aspire Zone all set for Qatar National Day celebrations

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) will commence a week-long series of events on Thursday 13th December to celebrate Qatar National Day 2018 (QND), the day the nation celebrates its pride and solidarity.

The festivities will begin with the arrival of Al Adaam Flag Relay, organised by the Qatar Olympic Committee in collaboration with AZF. The relay will culminate in a Grand Finale at Aspire Park from 6 pm to 7.30 pm on Thursday 13th December in the presence of VIP dignitaries.

Military Parade

The attendees will also be treated to a Military Parade by members of the Qatar Armed Forces’ National Service. It will take place on Aspire Lake from 6 to 9 pm on 13th December and from 4 to 6 pm between 14th and 18th December.

Parasailing performances

Another highlight will be the intricate parasailing performance conducted by the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), whose daredevils will descend from the sky in different formations into the park behind the lake near Al-Furousiya Street, (final date and timing to be announced on @Aspirezone social media channels).

Fireworks at Aspire Park

This year’s QND celebrations at Aspire will also see one of the largest fireworks in Qatar take place. This can be viewed across Aspire Park between 8.30 and 9 pm on 17th December.

AZF commemorates Qatar’s forefathers

Among the other events planned is a celebration for AZF employees comprised of a range of cultural activities, including the traditional “Ardha” sword dance, performed by Aspire Academy student-athletes. This will take place on 17th December from 9 to 11 am.

The week-long programme will also feature 16 booths in Aspire Park that will offer citizens and expatriates the chance to try a wide array of food choices and activities, including live cooking demonstrations, pop up photo studios, and henna designs, all delivered in collaboration with the Ministry of Administrative Development Labour and Social Affairs.

These will be open to the public from 2 to 10 pm from 13th – 18th December.

Kids’ corner

AZF has allocated an exclusive corner for children to enjoy a variety of games and workshops in collaboration with 7th Heaven Arts Centre. This will be running on 13th December from 3 to 5.30 pm.

Movie shows

On the sidelines of the event and in collaboration with Doha Film Institute, films produced by Qatari filmmakers will also be screened for audiences to enjoy throughout the week.

For more information, please visit: www.lifeinaspire.qa