DOHA: Filipino performers are set to enthral visitors as they take centrestage tonight at the Summer Entertainment City (SEC) at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC).
The performance by the Filipino artistes sponsored by the Philippine Embassy will comprise traditional Filipino dances to be staged at 6pm and 8pm, organisers told The Peninsula.
Tonight’s show is part of series of live performances lined up as one of the exciting features at SEC, which is the main offering of Qatar Summer Festival, the longest festival in Qatar’s calendar which kicked off last Eid Al Fitr.
The live performances presented by different communities complement the various tastes of visitors who throng SEC to enjoy enjoyable games, thrilling rides and good food. Spread on spread over 29,000sqm space at DECC, the Entertainment City continues to witness thousands of visitors since its launch on June 15 with its new and exciting features.
New this year is the football Fan Zone where football fans can watch World Cup matches and keep up with the FIFA World Cup excitement by cheering for their favorite team through the live broadcast of the games. The1,000sqm Fan Zone is equipped with giant screens, while food and beverages are served, in addition to several other football-based activities.
Another new feature is the Summer Shopping Souq featuring 140 stalls from Qatar and other countries such as Kuwait, Oman, Iran, Turkey and Lebanon offering a wide range of products from household items, toys, gadgets and electronics, to perfumes, cosmetics, clothes and accessories. The City is a one-stop shop for those in search of fun this summer with more than 75 gaming experiences and 40 food outlets under one roof. This year’s edition caters to all ages and budgets with a wide variety of games and activities at affordable prices with an entry fee of only QR15.
Among the main features of SEC are the world’s largest bouncy castle, a synthetic ice skating rink and an extensive virtual reality (VR) setup with more than 15 VR games. Also available is a driving school for children with a complete circuit, cars and driving teachers. In addition, an 18-hole mini-golf course is also in place. SEC is open daily until end of August from 2pm to 11pm. An individual entry ticket costs QR15 and a day pass is for QR150. Individual game prices range from QR10 to QR35.
