The festival features the 'Dakkan' initiative, recreating the flavours of old Qatar. Visitors can sample traditional foods and sweets reminiscent of the Tayyibin generation, providing an authentic taste of the past.
Interactive competitions such as 'Kahoot', focusing on popular foods, traditional crafts, and heritage events, are held at the festival's theatre. Participants have the chance to win valuable prizes, enhancing the engaging atmosphere.
The festival also hosts live musical performances featuring traditional songs and rhymes, using instruments like drums, oud, and marwas. These performances add authenticity to the visitor's experience, reflecting the spirit of Qatari traditions.
The festival is open throughout Ramadan, from 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM, at the Old Doha Port. Entry is free, inviting both residents and visitors to immerse themselves in Qatar's rich cultural heritage.
Visit Qatar's Ramadan campaign, themed "Ramadan is better with you," embodies the essence of Qatari hospitality and the spirit of togetherness during the holy month.
The festival offers an interactive experience for culinary enthusiasts, with chefs competing in the 'Local Flavour Challenge' to prepare Qatari dishes with a creative twist. The public can participate in the 'People's Taste Challenge' to choose the best dish, and a 'Secret Ingredient Challenge' adds excitement as chefs prepare dishes using surprising ingredients.
The Puppet Theatre provides entertainment for children and families, presenting shows that tell stories about Qatari cuisine and the importance of hospitality and traditions in an interactive and engaging manner.
The festival's 'Treasure Hunt' competition invites participants to solve heritage puzzles and interact with different stalls to discover the secrets of the past, offering a fun and educational experience.
The festival's atmosphere is enriched by the Hakawati, who narrates stories about the history of local cuisine and hospitality, complete with sound effects and traditional costumes that reflect the spirit of the past.
The Folk Games Kiosk hosts fun competitions that reflect the spirit of Qatari traditions, where visitors can participate in traditional games in a lively Ramadan atmosphere.
The festival also brings the old Qatari souks to life through the 'Dakkan' initiative, allowing visitors to relive their childhood through the dishes they grew up with, in an atmosphere full of the flavours of the past.
The festival's live musical performances feature traditional songs and rhymes sung at majlis and weddings, and during food preparation such as grinding wheat and making bread, using drums, oud, and marwas to add authenticity to the visitor's experience.
The festival's 'Local Flavour Challenge' sees chefs competing to prepare Qatari dishes with a creative twist, while the public participates in the 'People's Taste Challenge' to choose the best dish. A 'Secret Ingredient Challenge' adds excitement as chefs prepare dishes using surprising ingredients.
The festival's Puppet Theatre offers entertainment for children and families, presenting shows that tell stories about Qatari cuisine and the importance of hospitality and traditions in an interactive and engaging manner.
The festival's 'Treasure Hunt' competition invites participants to solve heritage puzzles and interact with different stalls to discover the secrets of the past, offering a fun and educational experience.
The festival's Hakawati narrates stories about the history of local cuisine and hospitality, complete with sound effects and traditional costumes that reflect the spirit of the past.
The festival's Folk Games Kiosk hosts fun competitions that reflect the spirit of Qatari traditions, where visitors can participate in traditional games in a lively Ramadan atmosphere.
The festival's 'Dakkan' initiative brings the old Qatari souks to life, allowing visitors to relive their childhood through the dishes they grew up with, in an atmosphere full of the flavours of the past.
The festival's live musical performances feature traditional songs and rhymes sung at majlis and weddings, and during food preparation such as grinding wheat and making bread, using drums, oud, and marwas to add authenticity to the visitor's experience.
The festival's 'Local Flavour Challenge' sees chefs competing to prepare Qatari dishes with a creative twist, while the public participates in the 'People's Taste Challenge' to choose the best dish. A 'Secret Ingredient Challenge' adds excitement as chefs prepare dishes using surprising ingredients.