Qatar National Library (QNL) participated in the Garangao festival organised by Qatar Foundation to celebrate the traditional mid-Ramadan children’s festival “Garangao”. The festival held on Thursday 10 July, in Al Shaqab, aimed to help preserve Qatar`s heritage for the future generations.
Saadi A. Al Said, QNL’s Associate Director for Administration and Planning said: “We aimed through participating in the organisation of the “Garangao” night to highlight Qatar honoured heritage and encourage the young generation to preserve such traditions which comes as one of the most important priorities of Qatar National Library, and goes in line with its vision in bridging with knowledge Qatar's Heritage and Future.”
Commenting on this event, Dr Claudia Lux, Project Director of Qatar National Library, said: “Participating in this festival comes as part of the National Library’s efforts to keep alive local traditions and encourage the younger generation to preserve this form of folk heritage.”
“Children and elders enjoyed the fun-filled memorable festival, and QNL is planning to organise several events in a traditional atmosphere in the near future.” She added.
During the wonderful event, more than 3000 children and their families participated in a variety of traditional activities that have been passed down throughout the generations. Apart from receiving the traditional Garangao gifts and sweets, the children were also given complimentary books. The joyous event also featured a number of entertaining activities, including arts and crafts, storytelling, games, pony rides, time-honoured folk songs, and amusing puppet shows for children.
“Garangao” is a middle of Ramadan tradition that is widely celebrated by children across the Gulf region. On this night, children walk around their neighbourhoods singing traditional songs that mark the occasion and receive gifts and bags of sweets from their elders. This year, the QNL event was a great success and the National Library enjoyed bringing families together in a traditional festive atmosphere to celebrate Ramadan and Garangao day.
Saadi A. Al Said, QNL’s Associate Director for Administration and Planning said: “We aimed through participating in the organisation of the “Garangao” night to highlight Qatar honoured heritage and encourage the young generation to preserve such traditions which comes as one of the most important priorities of Qatar National Library, and goes in line with its vision in bridging with knowledge Qatar's Heritage and Future.”
Commenting on this event, Dr Claudia Lux, Project Director of Qatar National Library, said: “Participating in this festival comes as part of the National Library’s efforts to keep alive local traditions and encourage the younger generation to preserve this form of folk heritage.”
“Children and elders enjoyed the fun-filled memorable festival, and QNL is planning to organise several events in a traditional atmosphere in the near future.” She added.
