By Lydia Al-Qattan For many years Lydia Al- Qattan has welcomed guests from the AWARE Center to take a guided tour of her famous "House of Mirrors". Now, for the first time, we welcome Lydia into our home, for a cozy and enchanting Kuwaiti story night. Join us at the AWARE Center on Thursday, April 23 as Lydia regales us with a colorful account of the cultural ways of Old Kuwait and how it affected the women. These real stories of the people of Kuwait from the 1960s will be fueled by Arabic sweets & coffee and told the traditional way - by lantern light. Prior email registration is required for this event through joumana@aware.com.kw This is one place I've yet to visit although I wrote about it. Next on my bucket list! This is her first time talking about Kuwait, I definitely want to check it out. Date: April 23, 2015
Time: 7 pm
Register: joumana@aware.com.kw
Inaugurated by the Amir of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on April 8, 2013, this Museum hosts rare historical items & antiques for old Kuwaiti houses. Decorating the walls of its Art Gallery are paintings & belongings of Kuwaiti Artists. There are also the crafts & Kuwaiti dhow models on display. Limited Seats. Advance reservations required at joumana@aware.com.kw, Fee: KD 2 per person,Children below 14 years & Pets are not allowed.
This is my favorite museum of all time, you can check out my post about it. It's in Hawally for those who don't want to go with a tour group.
The Arabs are a proud and sensitive people whose culture is mainly derived from family, religion and language. It is considered a great honor to be invited into the home of the locals and this tour offers a great opportunity to have a look from the inside of a truly unique Kuwaiti house. Children below 14 years and Pets are not allowed. This tour is open for 15 guests only by request of the House Owner. Advance registration is required through joumana@aware.com.kw Fee: KD 2 per person BUS TRANSPORTATION ONLY!
Date: April 18, 2015
Time: 9 am
Register: joumana@aware.com
Fee: 2 KD
It's that time of year, AWARE Center in Surra is holding their annual dishdasha night on March 27, from 7-9 pm, the even is free but prior registration is required 2533-5280 or email info@aware.com.kw you can check out my post from last year's event. The food was great and the speech about Kuwait was very informative.
GUIDED TOUR: SAS MARINE MUSEUM & VISIT TO A TRADITIONAL COFFEE SHOP
March 13, 2014 @ 5 PM
The SAS Marine Museum displays twelve large model Arabic Dhows—wooden boats powered only by the wind. Adjacent to the museum is the world's largest Dhow, 'Al Hashemi-II’ and on the wall of the museum, is the authentic certificate earned in 2002; A Guinness World Record for the 'largest wooden Arabic Dhow’ The museum showcases traditional Dhow shipbuilding tools and pictures of maritime activities including seafaring expeditions, shipbuilding and pearl diving. Join AWARE for a fascinating look into the history of the Dhow and the small seaport of Kuwait. After the tour of the museum and Hashemi II Dhow, AWARE guests will visit one of the traditional coffee shops near Marina Mall. Tea / Coffee will be provided. Advance reservations required at joumana@aware.com. Fee: KD 3 per person
We had a great time today exploring the halls in Mishref Fairgrounds, a couple exhibitions are going on now.
Tomorrow is the last day, they are open from 4-10 but it's better to go after 5 pm as most booths are open. I went there to visit the "Help Kidz" booth as they are now supporting the illegitimate baby unit or "Ward 10" in Sabah Hospital and are taking donations, you can follow them on Instagram @HELPKIDZQ8
‘Al-Qurain
Festival conveys to the world Kuwait’s cultural message’ Festival hosts gallery of Spanish formative arts
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 8, (KUNA): Minister of Information Sheikh Salman Al-Sabah
said Tuesday Al- Qurain Cultural Festival would convey Kuwait’s “noble” cultural
message to the Arab and international arenas. The 20th Al-Qurain Cultural
Festival will bring together culture, literature and art, which is “in
compliance with instructions of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- Ahmad
Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to promote creativity, literature and arts,” Sheikh Salman,
also Minister of State for Youth Affairs, said in a speech at the opening of the
festival. The festival, he added, would feature contributions of Arab
intellectuals, artists, journalists and critics to further promote pan-Arab
culture.
He said Al-Qurain Cultural Festival has become a “glowing mark in the
cultural and artistic map of Kuwait” since it was launched in November 1994.
Culture, added Sheikh Salman, is among the government’s priorities because the
state believed that culture was the catalyst of development and a major
component of social justice and dialogue among civilizations. Sheikh Salman,
meanwhile, opened the Contemporary Art House, also known as “Bait Al-Bader.” The
National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) renovated Bait Al- Bader
and transformed it into an exhibition center.
The Contemporary Art House aims at preserving the identity of Kuwait music
and spreading Kuwait’s culture. Assistant Secretary General of the National
Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) for Cultural Affairs Bader
Al-Duwaish inaugurated Wednesday a gallery for the Spanish formative artist
Marisa Torreon at the NCCAL’s Ahmad Al-Adwani Hall. The gallery comprises a
collection of impressive paintings which focus on the Spanish heritage, arts and
natural habitat. The event is part of the diverse activities of the 20th Qurain
Cultural Festival which was launched Tuesday. The Qurain Cultural Festival is
Kuwait is a leading arts festival that is sponsored by the National Council for
Culture, Arts and Letters, Kuwait and its self-proclaimed purpose is to enhance
the artistic and cultural movement in Kuwait. It includes theatre performances,
literary events, the exhibitions of the visual arts and other cultural events.
Every year the culture varies in events, the personalities it showcases and it’s
theme.
I got one of the flyers while getting gas in Fintas the other day, too bad it was all in Arabic. I had a co-worker translate it for me and you can find a list of events in Arabic/English by clicking the "Al-Qurain Festival" tab on top of the page.
What happens when you mix Barbie and go-karts? Road Rush Kuwait 2013, held in Shuwaikh at the Sirbb Circuit which was a pretty cool event. I was the only foreign woman there as 99% were young, high-spirited Kuwaiti females ready to race. Most of the females were decked out in leggings and platform sneakers with their Chanel bags holding their racing gear. I didn't know you had to have your own teams of 5 or more and sign up the day before in order to race the karts, it didn't say that on the many advertisements I've seen. Bummer!
I had to sit and watch as they went round and round, some crashing into the barriers and some spinning out. We spent a couple of hours there but had to leave because ya know, we have jobs and couldn't stay until 10 pm. The venue was awesome, it reminded me of the tracks in California but there you had a choice of three different types of go-karts. The place is gorgeous and the patio area will be awesome to watch the races. I'm not sure when the circuit opens for the public, they are still building and fixing stuff but I can't wait!!!!!
We kind of felt out of place, it was a public event but most of the girls knew each other and were so young. I wouldn't mind joining their group but I think I'm too much of an outsider. Next time when they advertise I would hope they put more directions for females who want to race instead of it feeling like a high school click.
I hope they have a day only for women like they do at the water parks that way females can have fun without worrying about some douche running into them and harassing them.
The Event starts on October 16th till 19th 2 shows per day the first show will start at 4:30 pm, the second show will start at 8:00 pm the show duration is 2 hrs and the tickets will be available soon starting form 7 KD per person.
Cirque Du Soleil brings Michael Jackson "The immortal world tour" to the Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai AE beginning on December 30, 2013-January 14, 2014
I love Cirque Du Soleil, one day I will actually get to attend on of their awesome shows.
Want to do something different for your next holiday? Check out this cruise from Costa Fortuna, a friend of mine and his wife took a 3-day cruise back in June and he told me they had a great time. I've seen the big ship at the port in Khasab, Oman when I visited there a few years ago. That was the first time I ever saw a cruise ship close up.
