The Katara Cultural Village is all set to welcome the fifth Mahaseel Festival in Qatar. Mahaseel, as translated in Arabic means to "Harvest" that clearly states that the festival is to celebrate the agriculture and locally grown farms. The Mahaseel Festival is a way to honor and support the agricultural sector and the livestock, the food, farms and farmers offering them the best business opportunities. Bringing up interactive activities, exhibition and other regional programs this is an initiative to engage and encourage both the farmers and the locals. Fostering the use of local goods and products, this is a festival to acknowledge the role of farms in expanding the economy of the country.
Mahaseel Festival 2020: All You Need To Know
The dates for the Fifth Katara Mahaseel Festival 2020, is out that will be organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment. From December 23 the Karata Cultural village in Doha will be welcoming visitors or the general public to buy locally produced goods at the Qatari farms. The Mahaseel Festival is an initiative by the government to put efforts to support the movement of food security and self-sufficiency of Qatar National Vision 2030.
It was in 2016 when the fest started, and since then the Katara Cultural village marked the area as a space to support the Qatari agricultural sector. Since then, the Mahaseel Festival Qatar is an excellent opportunity for local farms to promote and sell their stocks directly to the general public and introduce them with the regional or hybrid varieties of agricultural products, the food and vegetables that are grown in Qatar. What's best about the festival is that one can purchase the exhibited stock at an affordable price.
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What To Expect From Mahaseel Festival Katara?
From December 23, 2020, to January 2 2021, the Qatar Mahaseel festival is all prepared for selling the fresh farm products to the public. There will be freshly displayed fruits and vegetables along with flowers and ornamental plants as the product by Qatari Farms. For now, the festival will be held from December 23 until January 2 from 9am to 9pm at Katara's Southern Area, and later it will proceed to be open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays unto March 31, at the southern area of Katara Cultural Village.
Last year there were 40 stalls at Mahaseel Festival Qatar for exhibiting the fresh fruits and vegetables with 27 companies promoting their farm products as honey, dates, dairy products and more. There were workshops and exhibitions organized for creating awareness among the farmers and local producers. Some similar seminars and interactive sessions can be expected this year to bring up a separate space for the Qatar farmers and manufacturers. Adding more to your experience here is everything that you can expect from the Mahaseel Festival 2020.
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- Food stalls with the authentic taste of Qatar, where the visitors can enjoy the local cuisine of Qatar all prepared traditionally.
- Large area for children with inflatables rides and games where they can enjoy various games.
- Shopping stalls and shops selling meat or dairy products will be installed for making the Mahaseel Festival Katara one-stop destination for all your family shopping in Qatar.
- There will be activities to advance knowledge among visitors like the children and the general public to educate them on locally cultivated products by Qatari companies.
- A section of the market is dedicated to flower nurseries where you can discover a variety of decorative plants.
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Book air tickets to Qatar to be a part of this grand festival that is to be celebrated for the fifth time in Katara Cultural Village. The valley of culture in Doha is known for its fascinating collection and features that exhibit the art and culture of Qatar. Discover the beauty of Qatari lifestyle and be a part of the Mahaseel Festival in Katara where you learn more about the agricultural practices and fostering the importance of traditional agricultural means. This Mahaseel Festival is something that must not be missed as a visitor in the country.
FAQ's
The Mahaseel Festival will be organized in the Katara Cultural Village from December 23rd 2020, to January 2nd 2021. The Mahaseel Souq will be continued later till March 2021, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
The best hotels in Qatar to stay near Katara Cultural Village are:
- InterContinental Doha at 1.3 km
- St. Regis at 1km
- Mondrian Doha at 1.9 km
- Sedra Arjaan by Rotana at 2.2 km
- Ritz-Carlton at 2.3 km
Mahaseel Festival in Katara Cultural Village is an initiative by Katara to support the efforts of the government for achieving food security as per the Qatar National Vision 2030. The festival is organized to offer the local farms and agricultural an opportunity to sell products directly to the public.
The Mahaseel Festival will be open from 9 am to 9 pm at the Katara's Southern Area. The Mahaseel Souq will later be opened every Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays till March 31 2021.
The Doha red metro line offers direct connectivity to the Katara cultural village from the Hamad international airport. There are bus lines and private means like cab and taxis available to reach the destination.
Looking forward to the Qatar National Vision 2030, the Mahaseel Festival is an excellent opportunity for local farms to promote and sell their stocks directly to the general public and introduce them with the regional or hybrid varieties of agricultural products, the food and vegetables that are grown in Qatar.
Katara cultural village is one of the famous attractions in Qatar that offers facilities like:
- Katara beach for family entertainment
- Katara restaurants for your family meals
- Stalls and shops for shopping
- ATM's
For the Mahaseel festival 2020, there will be stalls for local vendors selling dairy and meat products, fresh fruits and vegetables along with decorative plants and flowers. It is expected that workshops and interactive actives will be organized to guide the public on the significance of the agricultural practice.
