HE Qatar’s Culture Minister Honors Winners of 4th Youth Theater Festival

Doha, December 29 (QNA) - HE the Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage Dr. Hamad Bin Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari on Sunday honored the winners of the 4th Youth Theater Festival. The event was organised by the by the Ministry's Youth Activities and Events Department from 22 to 29 of December at the Katara Drama Theatre. "Al-tanboura" play, produced and directed by Ibrahim Abdul Raheem, grabbed the festival's most important awards, while Fahid Al-Baker won the best director prize for "Unknown Soldier" paly. The play written by Ali Al-Zeidi is one of the seven participating works that were selected to participate in the current-year's edition. The festival features performances of seven dramatic works as interpreted by local clubs and youth centers. HE the Minister had said that the festival came within the framework of the ongoing activities organized by the ministry to enhance the role of youth, develop their potential and qualify them socially and culturally, especially given that they represent the resources of this nation, and are the builders of its future and the driving force for development and progress in society. It is worth noting that the Youth Theater Festival, first held during the celebration of Doha Capital of Arab Culture 2010, has become one of the most important regional and Arab theatrical festivals. (QNA)