Al- Maqtar

Al- Maqtar refers to houses of hair in straight lines, and was built in this way so that no one is revealed to others where all face the south, and the house of hair that receives guests is situated on the same line and faces the eastern side of the houses of hair, but back of them for about 15 meters to be known to visitors as the guest board. It mimics the old desert lifestyle, where visitors can learn about the close proximity of their ancestors, as well as activities associated with effectiveness such as the environment of wild plants, birds, country animals and ancient folk games.

Qatari Society of Algannas

Time Event Description Event Name
Evening Morning
03:00 – 10:00 9:00 – 1:00 It includes an explanation of the importance of falconry in the State of Qatar, a general review about falcons, and the tools of falcons used by snipers in their maneuvers, and there will be displays of live falcons in front of the crowd. Falconry Explanation Qatari Society of Algannas
04:30 ————— The association falconers make a “call” show for their own falcons in front of the association’s headquarters in Darb AlSaai for a distance of 50 meters, so that the method of calling birds” will be displayed in public. Calling Birds
06:00 ———— A tutorial show for children about types of falcons, the tools used and how to train falcons, with a section about children’s competitions Teaching Children
03:00 – 10:00 9:00 – 1:00 Coloring show for children and the owner of the best portrait will be awarded. The winners will be awarded during intermittent periods The best Portrait
07:00 —————— A contest for children at the age group of 6-10 years, the contest is a variety of questions about falcons and the tools used in their treatment, and the top five winners will be awarded. Young Falconer

Varied Heritage Contests

Drawing camels step by step for young people
Setting fire workshop
Patience game competition
Narrator contest
Ramaa game
The Rebab, a musical string instrument)
Night dinner

Bait Al-Akeed

Bait Al-Akeed reflects the daily life of the ancestors in ancient times. During this period, it offers a number of activities, including the work of the disc, milkwax and the traditional way of making Sadou. It also welcomes guests.

Men’s Split: Guests and visitors of Al- Maqtar are received here to exchange conversations about heritage, customs and traditions with the preparation and delivery of coffee in the traditional way.

Timings: 15:30-16:30 I 18:30-18:40

Women’s Split: daily activities related to women are reviewed from a variety of traditional characters such as: Sadou, milkwax, cereals milling, broaching and clothing. Visitors are introduced to the tools used by those women there.

Timings: 17:00-17:30 I 18:45-19:15

Al- Maqtar

Al- Maqtar refers to houses of hair in straight lines, and was built in this way so that no one is revealed to others where all face the south, and the house of hair that receives guests is situated on the same line and faces the eastern side of the houses of hair, but back of them for about 15 meters to be known to visitors as the guest board. It mimics the old desert lifestyle, where visitors can learn about the close proximity of their ancestors, as well as activities associated with effectiveness such as the environment of wild plants, birds, country animals and ancient folk games.

The Standing Ride

A contest for the fastest person riding the camel while standing where the time is calculated in an atmosphere full of competition between children.

Photography

Photography angle of the ancient professions of way of living of grandparents is presented to the visitors of Al- Maqtar.

Cultural Competition

A competition will be held at Bait Al-Akeed at the Men’s Split where questions shall be asked about the Qatari heritage of customs and traditions as well as the names of some of the tools that are used in our daily lives.

House of Wildlife

This house will be dedicated to the display of animals living in the Qatari environment such as the Oryx, the Reem and the Fox. The pavilion will also include the introduction of visitors to birds such as Al-Habari and other Qatari birds.   Falcon Clinic: This first-time event is aimed at introducing visitors to the most prominent diseases affecting falcons and how to treat them as well as the devices used in the falcon clinic.