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Old Boat Show at Doha Corniche

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Date: 18, Dec 2009
Venue: Doha Corniche
Organisers: Qatar
Website: www.nationalday2009.com
Around 8:00am,  24 traditional dhows will sail into Corniche Bay with the accompaniment of traditional Qatari sea songs.

National Day Celebration at the Park

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Date: 18, Dec 2009
Venue: Aspire Park
Organisers: Vodafone and Iloveqatar.net
Website: www.nationalday2009.com

Sparkles
Vodafone will be passing out sparklers throughout the day, that will be lit together at 5pm.
 
Face Painting and Bouncy Castles
There will be lots of activities for kids to have fun like face painting, free balloons and bouncy castles.

Qatari Food at the Park
Traditional Qatar food like harees and seets will be available for all try out for free!

Traditional Music
Singers, musicians and dancers shall be playing and performing tradittional music.

Fireworks at Corniche

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Fireworks shall light up the Corniche sky for 20 minutes starting at 8:00pm.  As Doha is famous for it's fireworks display be sure not to miss it.

Holiday Shopping Extravaganza

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Date: 18, Dec 2009
Venue: W Doha East Bay Room from 11:00am - 4:00pm
Organisers: www.whateverittakes.org
Website: www.whateverittakes.org
 This is a one time opportunity to buy limited edition or one off items inspired by celebrity artwork. These gifts have never before been available in the same geographic region. Products include t-shirts, computer accessories, stationary, watches, plates, and alarm clocks, wallets, and bags featuring artwork donated by such celebrities as Sir Paul Smith, Snoop Dogg, Giorgio Armani, Heidi Klum, Coldplay, Kanye West, Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters, Donna Karan, Samuel L. Jackson, Stella McCartney, George Clooney and more!

At this event you may also view the photos of Sara Alshamlan that help change the lives of children in Qatar. And as a special treat get a close up view of Sacha Jafri's Beckham a Celebration painting.
 
Each 25 QR you spend creates 70 Meals for orphaned children in South Afric

The Clash! - Finals

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Date: 18, Dec 2009
Venue: Qube - Ramada Plaza
Phone: 428 1673
Website: www.ramadaplazadoha.com
Watch local, talented bands thrash it out to win the title of 'Best Band in Doha!'. The final is to be held on Friday the 18th of December. Entry is strictly for members only, QR80, inclusive of 2 drinks.
QUBE Ramada Plaza Doha Hotel

    Adul Qassed - Poetry Evenings

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    The Finals of the National poetry competition will take place at the National Theatre - Corniche on the 15th of December from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.

    Poetry Night - A National Peotry Recital Competion will be held on the 17th at Darb Al Saai ( Rayyan) between 8:00pm and 11:00pm.

      "Modernization and the preservation of Traditions" Cultural Symposium

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      Date: 15, Dec 2009 - 16, Dec 2009
      Venue: Salwa & Al Maha Ballroom, Sheraton Doha
      Organisers: The State National Day Celebrations Organizing Committee
      Phone: 442 6222
      Website: www.ndqatar.com

      Aiming to build bridges between the past and present, the two-day “Modernization & the Preservation of Tradition” symposium offers leading Qatari governmental, educational and cultural speakers a platform to connect the generations as they debate how Qatar is maintaining its unique heritage, culture and traditions.

      The Symposium is to be held at the Al Maha Ballroom, Sheraton Doha between 7:00pm and 9:30pm.

      ‘be GLAM’ Night at Doha Marriott’s Pearl Lounge Club

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      Last October and November, GLAM had the best Monday nights in town, with DJ Joe Mitri playing the latest mix at The Pearl Lounge Club, Marriott Doha. The GLAM-est ladies received a fashion phone, annual subscriptions and merchandized items from GLAM, professional photo shoot from Kodak, gift vouchers from Paris Nails, and a modeling portfolio from Attitude. The Pearl Lounge Club also gave free welcome drinks to all ladies; while Fitness First lead the Salsa dancing and gave away Fitness starter packs and guest passes to the gym.
       
      Once again, GLAM, Qatar’s Fashion Title, will be partying at The Pearl Lounge Club, Marriott Doha, on Monday, December 14, 2009, from 9:00 PM. Those who would love to be seen should definitely be in this party!

      National Day Events at the Darb a Saai Camp (Rawda Umm Rouman - Al Rayyan)

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      Date: 12, Dec 2009 - 16, Dec 2009
      Organisers: The State National Day Celebrations Organizing Committee
      Website: www.ndqatar.com
      Camel Competition - 12th and 113th December between 8:00am and 600pm.

      Massela Race - 13th, 14th and 16th December between 1:00pm and 4:00pm.
      Featuring riders in traditional wear riding horses of Arabian Lineage.

      Camel Dressage - 14th and 15th December, from 8:00am to 6:00pm.

      Final Arda - 16th December, between 8:00am and noon.
      One the Qatar's folk dances performed with drums and canes in tune with poetic verses.

      Also featuring photographic exhibitions, local handicrafts, local handicrafts, traditional food festivals.

      Garvey's Christmas Fayre

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      With Craft Stalls, Carol Singing, Live music, Kids fun activities and a Pets Corner.