6 days ago
Sharjah Ladies Club marks Year of Community with Chinese festival
Inspired by Chinese culture
Inspired by Chinese culture, the event featured a variety of interactive workshops, including a lantern-making, and Chinese calligraphy, where participants learned how to write traditional symbols using brush and ink.
The experience continued with a Chinese tea ceremony, offering guests a calm and elegant introduction to this centuries-old ritual.
The festival included traditional Chinese dance performances and a Gu Zheng show - a classic Chinese musical instrument, creating an elegant atmosphere throughout the evening.
Speaking about the event, Ameera Al Ameri, Head of Events at Sharjah Ladies Club, said:
"This festival reflects our ongoing commitment to hosting events that both educate and entertain, while fostering cultural understanding. It also aligns with the spirit of the UAE's Year of Community by promoting diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect."
The Club's facilities played an active role in making the festival memorable
The Club's facilities played an active role in making the festival memorable. The Sports Complex hosted the traditional Chinese board game Pong Hau Ki, while Orchid Beauty Boutique offered Chinese themed hairstyling, nail art, and face painting.
Collage Talent Center offered creative art activities, including artistic workshops inspired by Chinese art. Children were also included in the fun, with Basateen Preschool Centre creating a special children's corner with Chines-themed face painting, handmade crafts, and eyeglass frame decoration workshops.
Lafeef Restaurant served a variety of popular Chinese dishes such as noodles, fried rice, and dumplings, along with refreshing beverages.
Rich festival atmosphere
To enrich the festival atmosphere, several vendors and restaurants joined the celebration, offering Chinese-inspired products, gifts and food
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The festival also witnessed the participation of an official delegation from the Consulate General of China in Dubai, which contributed to strengthening cultural exchange between the two countries in line with Sharjah's vision as a cultural hub. The festival also received support from Dr. Shiyas Dentel Center the Bronz sponsor, and in partnership with the Chinese Culture Center in the UAE, whose contributions reflect the spirit of community collaboration and cultural exchange that Sharjah Ladies Club continually promotes.
Established as a beacon of women empowerment in Sharjah, Sharjah Ladies Club stands as a distinct destination that supports the multifaceted lives of women. With a wide array of services spanning fitness, beauty treatments, hospitality, and leisure activities, the Club ensures a holistic experience. Dedicated to providing women with a serene, luxurious, and private environment, Sharjah Ladies Club continues to align with the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of Sharjah Ladies Club, to establish an iconic ladies- and children-only destination, championing the empowerment, growth, and well-being of women in the region.
