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Celebrate Argentina and Chile at YoC family weekend
Tribune News Network
Doha
Years of Culture (YoC), in collaboration with the Embassy of Argentina in Qatar and the Trade Commission of Chile (ProChile), has announced its upcoming 'Summer Family Weekend' — a three-day public celebration taking place from August 14 to 16 — in honour of this year's country partners, Argentina and Chile.
The event will be held daily from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Teen Hub, the green-roofed building adjacent to the Fire Station. It is designed especially for children aged between 4 and 15 years, with free admission available upon online registration at
WHAT TO EXPECT: A WEEKEND
OF DISCOVERY AND FUN
Creative Workshops
• Moai Clay Sculptures – Shape and sculpt figures inspired by Chile's iconic Easter Island.
• Fabric Traditions of Argentina – Explore ancient weaving techniques and natural dyes made from turmeric, beetroot, and more. Kids will create fabric tote bags using traditional pattern with Gabriela Salvino, long-time early childhood educator from Argentina.
• Art & Nature from Chile – Discover Chile's flora and fauna through daily art sessions with Chilean educator Lisbeth Pino Westermayer, crafting birds, flowers, and forest animals using a bilingual, hands-on approach.
• Explore Qatari Culture with Dadu – On August 15 and 16, Dadu, Children's Museum of Qatar will offer Make Your Own Batoullah and Make Your Own Falcon Hood workshops.
Adventure and Play
• Night Skies – Explore the night sky and the stories it tells from across the globe.
• Erupting Candy Volcano – A fun and fizzy science activity inspired by South America's volcanic landscapes.
Cinema Zone
• In partnership with the Doha Film Institute, enjoy a selection of Made in Qatar family-friendly films. Discover new stories that nurture curiosity and cross-cultural understanding.
Collaborative Mural
• Contribute to a giant collective artwork that will grow over the weekend—a colourful memory created by every child who participates.
Move and Connect Through Dance
• Learn the Chacarera, a joyful Argentinian folk dance, led by María Paula Reyes Ortiz and María Cristina Ortiz Murcia, a mother-daughter duo from Qatar's Latin American folkloric ballet and long-time educators in Doha.
• Join Daniela Bedmar from the Language Center of Hamad Bin Khalifa University—Chilean educator and community leader—as she teaches the Cueca, Chile's national dance, blending rhythm, movement, and tradition.
Language Hot Spot
• Try your hand at basic Spanish through playful 'Say it in Spanish' and 'Test Your Spanish' sessions, great for beginners of all ages, with support from Marcela Lozano at the Language Center of Hamad Bin Khalifa University.
Taste of Latin America
• Explore the Food & Beverage Zone, featuring a variety of traditional snacks and refreshing drinks available for purchase. Enjoy flavours from empanadas to alfajores and more.
Future Careers: Veterinary Science & Equine Care
• Led by Benjamin Uberti, Senior clinician at the Equine Veterinary Medical Center, this 45-minute workshop introduces youth to veterinary science, highlighting equine care's cultural and scientific importance in Qatar, Argentina, and Chile.
The event is part of Qatar Argentina and Chile 2025 Year of Culture, which is designed to promote respect and understanding among diverse peoples by engaging across all aspects of culture, recognising it as the fabric of our daily lives.
