Doha, April 12 (QNA) - The Cultural Village Foundation-Katara is gearing up for the inauguration of the ‘Roots’ festival, an event that will showcase Latin American and Caribbean cultures through a host of music and dance performances and exhibitions. The event is scheduled to kick off on the 18th of April, and will last until the 22nd of April, as announced in a press conference. The came during a press conference held by Katara today and attended by a number of diplomats from various missions to Doha representing the twelve participating countries.
During a press conference held on Wednesday at Katara's Amphitheatre, the General Manager of Katara Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti announced the launch of the 'Roots' festival which will see the participation of twelve Latin American and the Caribbean countries. This initiative comes in line with Katara's efforts to open windows to diverse cultures, shedding light on the rich traditions and history of countries from across the world.
An array of performers from Ecuador, Venezuela, Argentina, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Cuba, Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Panama, and Uruguay are set to bring the sights and sounds of Latin America, to Qatar.
The Dean of Ambassadors of the Latin American countries and the Ambassador of Ecuador HE Kabalan Abi Saab said, "This cultural edifice has consistently provided full assistance and support to all the diplomatic missions accredited in the State of Qatar." In addition, the Latin American and the Caribbean ambassadors expressed their utmost appreciation and gratitude to the Cultural Village Foundation- Katara, for its unceasing efforts done to host such a spectacular event, in an aim to bring closer the rich culture and traditions of Latin America to all Qatari citizens.
A kaleidoscope of music and dance by Ecuadorian artists will be the key attraction at the inauguration of the festival. The second day of the festival will see breathtaking performances by musicians and dancers from the Republic of Venezuela at 7:30pm. This will be followed by the Argentinian performance at 8:15pm.
On the 20th of April artists from Mexico will perform and the 21st of April will see Paraguay take center-stage. The conclusion of the festival will see performances by Peru and Cuba. (QNA)
