Date
08 Jan- Arabic play at 7.30PM in Dasma Theatre, Dasma.
09 Jan til 15 Jan- Book exhibit at 360 Mall.
09 Jan- 'Beacon of Culture' Artist Khalifa Al Qattan at Funoon Gallery 6PM.
09 Jan- Art exhibit by Syrian artist Nabil El Salman at 7PM in Ahmed Al Adwani Gallery, Dahiat Abdullah Al-Salem area.
10 Jan- Egyptian folklore dancing at 7PM in Dasma Theatre, Dasma.
11 Jan- Dr Ahmed Morsi delivers a lecture on 'Identity and Culture' at Kuwait National Museum 10.30AM (looks as if it's in Arabic)
11 Jan- Egyptian folklore dancing at Avenues Mall 6.30PM. Exhibition and lecture on Egyptian art at Modern Art Museum 7.30PM.
12 Jan - French music by Eric Truffaz at Abdul Aziz Hussein theatre, Mishref at 8PM. (Note: it maybe music by a Frenchman)
13 Jan- Youth band playing at Dasma Theatre, Dasma at 7.30PM.
14 Jan- Abdulla Failakawi Music Band at 7PM Al Manshar Complex, Feheheel. Youth band playing at Dasma theatre at 7.30PM.
15 Jan- Nane Group perform Armenian folklore show at 7.30PM in Dasma Theatre, Dasma.
16 Jan- Opening exhibition for accessories at 10AM in Kuwait National Museum. Poetry by Mansour Al Kharqawi at 6.30PM in the Writer's Society Hall, Sharq.
17 Jan- Movie entitled '1-0' Kuwait National Museum 6.30PM. Egyptian poetry at 6PM in the Writers' Society Hall, Sharq.
18 Jan- Opening exhibit for "Kuwait Education History' at 10AM in Bayt Al Othman, Hawally. British band Nero String Quartet at 7.30 PM in Abdul Aziz Hussein Theatre, Mishref.
19 Jan- Ethnic art exhibit 6.30PM in Bayt Al Othman, Abdulla Othaman Street, Hawally. Abdul Aziz Al Arouj Music Band at 7PM in Al Kout Complex, Feheheel. Kuwaiti/Egyptian cultural relations lecture at 7.30PM in the Graduates' Society Hall, Sharq.
20 Jan- Opening exhibit 'Kuwait History and Buildings' at 10AM in Bayt Al Othman, Hawally. Al Jahra Band plays Kuwaiti music at 7PM in Khaima Mall, Jahra. Play entitled 'Ajaiyeeb' at 7.30PM at Dasma Theatre.
21 Jan- Al Houria musical band at 7PM in Shamiya Theatre. Al Jahra Band playing Kuwaiti music at 7PM in Khaima Mall, Jahra. Play 'Ajaiyeeb' at 7.30PM at Dasma Theatre.
22 Jan- Music by the Faculty of Basic Education at 7.30PM in Dasma Theatre.
23 Jan- Opening of Al Qurain Art Exhibit at 6.30PM in Al Adwani Gallery. Kuwaiti play entitled 'I will never betray my country' at 8PM in Dasma Theatre.
24 Jan- Opening exhibit of 'The effects of the previous civilisations on Kuwait' at 10AM in Kuwait National Museum. Lecture on 'North African Culture' at 6.30PM in Writers' Society Hall.
25 Jan- Movies and programmes in the observatory of Kuwait National Museum at 10AM. Members of Arab Writers' Society meeting at 7PM in Sheraton Hotel.
26 Jan- Musical dedication to musician Hamed Khalifa at 7PM in Dasma Theatre, Dasma.
Abdul Aziz Hussein Theatre is located at the Mishref Co-op complex area.
Kuwait National Museum is on the Arabian Gulf Street between the Seif Palace and the National Assembly (Parliament).
LWDLIK- Sincerest apologies if my dear husband's translation is not 100% he was trying to watch the football at the same time and it didn't go so well after Kuwait got a red card :O(
I googled everywhere trying to find an English translation of the schedule ..Nada! Shame on the English dailies for;
1. Not giving us the programme/schedule in English.
2. Just taunting us with the headline 17th Qurain Cultural Festival and NO more details.
And what the organisers thought by not bothering to put anything out in English is beyond me. I understand that in other countries nothing's printed in Arabic but they don't have almost half the population only speaking Arabic. The Indians are the largest group of nationals here and 'almost' all of them understand English. Large population of Phillipinos etc.. Just look at the sales of the three dailies.. 'Hello!' there is a huge audience.
Okay there are a few lectures and poetry evenings that are in Arabic but the music and dance can be enjoyed by all.
C'mon Kuwait it would be a really nice gesture to inform all the residents of what's going on in the country.
Thank you very much for this post!
ReplyDeleteI will post it also on my blog if you don`t mind. Unfortunately I don`t know how to find some places :(
PS I like this new design!
Thanks sure LadyStyle you're most welcome. Now we need a kind soul out there to give us the address or directions ;O)
ReplyDeleteWe will also be posting the translation on the PAD 10 company website, if you don't mind. Thank you for taking the initiative.
ReplyDeleteIt's a pleasure Pad 10 :OD
ReplyDeleteGot an interesting email from an Anon:
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I suggest you re-educate yourself about Kuwait before you start throwing suggestive comments. You are in Kuwait and the official language is Arabic.
I beleive when you are in the UK, France or Spain, any local event will be advertised in the language of the country. Unless you are in a tourist office.
Seeing to it that you are most probably married to an Arabic man, it is a shame that you did not put any effort in learning the language or culture although you are in the region and are happily indulging yourself with all the benefits it has to offer (Zero tax, safety, easy living etc.).
You should choose your words wisely next time because as far as anyone is concerned Kuwait does not have any other nationals in this country except Kuwaitis or nationalised people that are married to Kuwaitis. Therefore it is incorrect to classify any expatriate group(that do not possess the Kuwaiti passport) as 'nationals'.
The creator of the blog is a truly resourceful person, that helps nationals and expatriates find leisure outlets in Kuwait and part of her mission is to act as a tourist office and translate event advertisements, without complaining about the lack or quality of event announcements but by rather taking the initiative.
Well done.
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ReplyDeleteDear Anon who sent me the email,
ReplyDeleteHad to remove my previous post and rewrite.
1. I believe I wrote 'residents' not nationals.
2. The creator of the blog and the person with whom you took umbrage with are one and the same.
I appreciate you opinions. You are right on several points; I am married to a Kuwaiti, enjoy the benefits and could speak much better Arabic.
My point is that a cultural festival should be shared for all, including foreigners (residents) who can take away with them a little of the rich Kuwaiti culture.
Why wouldn't every Kuwaiti want that?
But thanks for the compliment at the end.
Dear LWDLIK, I am agree with you at 100%, we are living in third millenium, somebody even go to the space and English it is an international language - e v e r y w h e r e. The point is not about which language is an official one but about an Image. Mr. Anon is very fast to reply but very slow to do something by his one. ;) Write a letter to Mark at 248am.com about this funny stuff, he knows how to deal with the guys like this.
ReplyDeleteHi LadyStyle, Thank you! Yes I know Mark's dealings with this sort of thing;O) However I happen to believe in free speech and therefore even if I don't like what's being said, I still respect that people have their opinion. And I like having mine too :OD
ReplyDeleteWhen I hear/read things like this I think it's possibly coming from someone who is fearful and resents change and progress. If I were to demean Anon's opinion (which is usually the most natural thing to do) then I enforce his/her opinion of foreigners. There are much worse things said in other countries about foreign immigrants. But I do miss the old Kuwait when the old ladies used to come and stroke my siblings' blonde hair and pinch my cheeks. When the old men would share their lovely memories. That wonderful camaraderie we all felt during and after the Gulf war when we all felt so welcome and connected. We all know Kuwait belongs to the Kuwaitis I just think it would be nice if foreigners went back to their own countries with good memories and impressions of the place.
Sadly not everyone gets to experience the warmth and kindness of my in-laws and some of the lovely Kuwaitis here.
Ok I see where Anon may have thought I meant nationals of Kuwait but I hope that is quite clear to most that I mean the largest group of foreign nationals from the same country..India.
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