Over a hundred traditional dhows at a luxurious festival in Qatar
This year’s edition includes handicrafts, cultural shows and traditional maritime competitions such as dhow race, and fishing, among others. The festival, in which countries like Saudi Arabia participate, will include for the first time a pearl and gold market.
Reuters
Tradition, luxury and the sea at the new edition of the Katara Traditional Dhow Festival celebrated at the beach of Katara. 110 dhows, traditional Arab ships, are at the center of the festival that will continue on land.
This year’s edition includes handicrafts, cultural shows and traditional maritime competitions such as dhow race, and fishing, among others. The festival, in which countries like Saudi Arabia participate, will include for the first time a pearl and gold market.