Aspire Zone to set up fireworks show at Aspire Park

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) will set up a fireworks display, one of the largest in Qatar, at Aspire park on December 17 between 8.30 and 9 pm.

AZF had formally launched its Qatar National Day celebrations with the culmination of the Al Adaam Flag relay at Aspire Park in the presence of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee.

AZF CEO Mohamed Khalifa Al Suwaidi was present to receive the Qatari flag as it reached Aspire Zone on the next leg of its journey on from Qatar Foundation. The flag was carried by Mutaz Barsham and Abdullah Al-Tamimi, both renowned Qatari athletes and Aspire Academy graduates.

Included amongst other events planned at Aspire Park is a celebration for AZF employees that will take place on the 17th of December from 9-11am. The celebrations will comprise a range of cultural activities including the traditional “Ardha” sword dance that will be performed by student-athletes from Aspire Academy.

Aspire Zone’s week-long Qatar National Day programme features cultural and traditional activities organised in partnership with the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs. In addition, Qatari filmmakers will screen their work for audiences to enjoy in collaboration with the Doha Film Institute. And a Military Parade will be performed by members of the Qatar Armed Forces.

For more information and to view the full events’ schedule, please visit: www.lifeinaspire.qa