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A slew of activities taking place at Qatar National Library (QNL), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), this month will highlight Qatar’s heritage and culture, as the country and QNL celebrate National Day.
On December 9 in honor of Arabic Language Day, the QNL Children’s Library will host an event aimed at enhancing children’s language skills. Librarians will be on-hand to introduce young visitors to the world of Arabic through storytelling, games, books, and various technological tools.
To highlight another aspect of regional culture and to celebrate Qatar National Day, QNL will host the Marasi Ensemble of the Qatar Music Academy in the library’s special events area on December 13. The Marasi Ensemble uses traditional instruments to create authentic interpretations of maqam music, a style historically used in Arabic music.
“As the country celebrates Qatar’s past, present, and future in December, QNL is excited to present locals and expatriates with the language and music at the heart of the country’s culture and history. These are living, dynamic examples of Qatar’s heritage, and we welcome everyone to attend these fun and educational events,” said Gihan Baraka, Communications Manager, QNL.
Other December events will continue QNL’s mission of promoting early literacy in Qatar. Two events, one held in Arabic and one in English, will focus on helping parents understand different types of books, evaluate them, and support their children in choosing what to read. QNL librarians will also give parents ideas on how to build home libraries and encourage reading as a part of their children’s everyday lives.
QNL has already hosted dozens of events since it opened to the public on November 7, offering something for everyone in the local community.
“QNL is not just a center of learning; it is also a community space. Already, we’ve seen people from across Qatar embrace the library’s many diverse events, and we look forward to continuing to offer opportunities for visitors to interact, create and learn,” said Gihan Baraka.
