Kuwait Times

Nag’at Al-Kout to host students at Al-Kout’s Thriving Fishing Wharf

Weekly event to educate youth on Kuwait’s fishing and sailing heritage

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Nag’at Al-Kout, part of Al-Kout - the largest waterfront retail and leisure destinatio­n in Kuwait - is currently hosting ‘A Day with a Fisherman’ for school students aged 8-12 years, to teach them the traditiona­l values of the country’s fishing heritage in a fun and engaging educationa­l manner.

To be held every Tuesday this month starting October 10th, ‘A Day with a Fisherman’ is part of Al-Kout’s continuous effort to provide unique education experience­s and to give back to the local community. Nag’at Al-Kout invites school children to learn more about fishing and sailing the traditiona­l Kuwaiti dhow in a memorable way. The schools participat­ing in this activity are the Indian Internatio­nal School, Fahaheel English School and American United School.

The program took the students through the entire fisherman’s experience from the wharf to the seas and the fish market providing an impression­able education of Kuwait’s rich fishing history. They were first welcomed in the Fishermen’s Diwaniya followed by a presentati­on on the history of fishing in Kuwait, it’s importance in Kuwaiti heritage, the type of Dhows and equipment used, as well as the traditiona­l clothing the fishermen wore. This was followed by the event’s highlight, a tour of an actual Dhow, during which the students gained a deeper understand­ing of life at sea for the fishermen, their roles on the Dhow and the different methods of fishing used back then as well as today.

The students then had the opportunit­y to tour the fish market where they learned about the different types of fish, fishing methods and equipment used for each kind of fish. The students also had the chance to participat­e in a live auction, which was a loud boisterous affair filled with excitement and wonder at experienci­ng something so different and unique.

Nag’at Al-Kout is one of the rare areas in Kuwait which has retained its authentici­ty and evokes a nostalgic sense of pride towards Kuwaiti heritage from the Dhows to the fishing methods and the diverse trading mechanism. Till this day fishermen go out to the sea and bring in their catch of the day which is sold in the daily auctions at 8:00am and 4:00pm. Al-Kout has over the years maintained this tradition and still plays a major role in the modern community by enlighteni­ng children and youth about their history by showcasing the country’s history and connecting the next generation with their roots.

Al-Kout boasts a rich tapestry of retail and leisure experience­s along a 1.6km stretch of immaculate beachfront, including Al-Kout Mall with an eclectic variety of internatio­nal brands. The six diverse experience­s include Souq AlKout - the community hub of southern Kuwait with its performing fountains and stunning sea views; Marsa Al-Kout - the luxurious, marina and yacht club that accommodat­es 150 boats and yachts; Nag’at Al-Kout, the area’s traditiona­l fishing wharf where local fishermen ply their trade; the 5-star Al-Kout Rotana Hotel, and Sahel Al-Kout, the perfect setting for exercises, walks and relaxation offering beautiful views of the Arabian Gulf.

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