For Immediate Release

8August 2017

QSF Invites Residents & Visitors to Express Love for QatarThrough Art

Qatari artists Lina Al Ali & Radi Al-Hajrito make nation’s largest mosaic, hand-in-hand with citizens and residents

Visitors to Doha Festival City (DFC) over the coming days have the chance to participate in creating the country’s largest mosaic, alongside Qatari artists Lina Al Ali and Radi Al-Hajri.

The collective work of art, dubbed ‘For the Love of Qatar’, is an initiative of Qatar Summer Festival (QSF) and continues from 10 to 15 August.

The artists will be at DFC between noon and 3:00 pm and again between 5:00pm and 8:00pm daily throughout the six days. During those times, children and adults alike are invited to take part in creating a mosaic for Qatar which, once completed, will bedisplayed at the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum.

Mashal Shahbik, Director of Tourism Events and Festivals at Qatar Tourism Authority said, “We are very pleased to be providing a unique platform for artistic expression at QSF this year, especially with so many people seeking an avenue to express solidarity with Qatar and its people. Bringing local artists to areas with high footfall gives them a unique opportunity to interact with people, while at the same time enhancing the mall-goers’ experience.” She added, “Working with our partners, we are always exploring new ways in which we can createauthentic Qatari experiences for our visitors.”

Radi is a multi-talented artist who likes to express himself through poetry, writing and art. Commenting on his upcoming collaboration with QSF, he said, “This event relies on the participation of the public to complete a mosaic of individual feelings and expressions that will createa message on a larger scale, which in turn represents and reflects the Nation's pride in Qatar."

Al-Ali, who is a children’s book author and full-time visual arts teacher, shared the same sentiments. “I believe that art has the power to transform a common mundane reality to a surreal beautiful expression that speaks to people from all walks of life,” she said. “For the Love of Qatar delivers a simple yet powerful message for everyone living in this country.”

Held under the theme “Colour Your Summer,” QSF is a nationwide festival that celebrates the country’s family entertainment, retail and hospitality offerings. In its fourth edition, QSF 2017 stretches from Eid Al Fitr to Eid Al Adha.

Those who wish to stay up to date with QSF activities can follow the Qatar Events Calendar’s dedicated social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram (@QatarCalendar), Facebook (Facebook.com/QatarCalendar) and Snapchat (QatarCalendar).

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About Qatar Summer Festival (QSF)

Qatar Summer Festival (QSF) is a nation-wide festival that celebrates the country’s family entertainment, retail and hospitality offerings. Spanning more than two months during summer, the Festival invites visitors to colour their summer with attractive travel and hospitality packages to enjoy a wide variety of activities and cultural events across Qatar.

QSF forms part of QTA’s strategy to enrich and diversify the country’s tourism offering, particularly in the area of family and urban entertainment. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of partners in both the public and private sector, it has grown since its first edition in 2014 to become the longest-running event in Qatar’s growing calendar of annual festivals and events.

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