Qatar Toy Festival sets record with 100,000 attendees


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  • Thursday, 15 Aug 2024

DOHA, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- The second edition of the Qatar Toy Festival concluded on Wednesday with a record-breaking 100,000 attendees, marking a 33.3 percent increase from last year's inaugural event, Qatar Tourism reported.

The 31-day festival featured 10 themed zones, along with daily live performances, competitions, and concerts.

Highlights included performances by prominent Arab musicians. Kuwaiti singer Humood AlKhuder, Syrian artists Tarek Alarabi Tourgane and Rasha Rizk, and Qatari singer Dana Al Meer contributed to the festival's vibrant atmosphere.

Hamad Al Khaja, acting head of events and festivals technical support at Qatar Tourism, said that the event's success highlights Qatar Tourism's commitment to hosting diverse events throughout the year, reinforcing Qatar's reputation as a top family-friendly travel destination.

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