Around Kuwait

Drawing competition

Thiruvananthapuram district expats association TEXAS, Kuwait, will be conducting a drawing competition on the topic ‘Conservation of the Eco system’ to create a social awareness among the young generation. This will be an opportunity for the students of Indian school sin Kuwait to participate and exhibit their drawing skills. Those who wish to participate can register online on http://www.texaskuwait.com/register.htm. Registered candidates will be contacted by the association officials for further details of the competition. The final competition will be held on 14th February 2014 at 3 pm. For details, contact 66629159, 67043133, 99358911, 97540482.

Art and Feast festival

Kozhikode District Association Mahilavedi is organising Art & Feast Festival-2014, a full day program for ladies and children on 21st February 2014 at Indian Community School, Khaitan from 9.30 am onwards. A variety of arts & cookery competitions with very attractive prizes for women of all ages aim to promote their talents. The festival will be inaugurated by Mrs. Gargy Jain, wife of Ambassador of India to Kuwait. The presence of the master chef Mrs Jumanah Kadri who is reputed all over GCC as well as India for her unique and mouthwatering traditional and multinational cuisines, as a judge for the cooking competitions adds to the attraction of the event. The different competitions for ladies are organized as follows cooking competition (Pudding/snacks-ladies, either one or both) hair decoration (18 Years onwards-Ladies) Registration:

Ladies of all communities in Kuwait can participate in these competitions. Details of the competitions are available at our website www.kdakuwait.com. The candidates can register online through our website or through the following Mobile numbers: 97896263, 97141673, 69391238 & 55839915. The registrations are open only for a limited number of candidates and hence hurry up to confirm your chance.

Folk song competition

Kerala association Kuwait a secular pravasi malayali unity celebrating their 15th year of successful journey and conducting Nadanpattu Mathsaram kathirmanikal [Malayalam folk song competition (group)] on February 14th at 3 pm at Abbassiya United Indian School. Several renowned teams are participating in this competition. Former Kerala state revenue minister & ex Rajya Sabha MP KE Ismael will be the chief guest on the occasion.

Competition will be held in Junior & Senior categories to bring back Pravasi Malayalis nostalgic memories about motherland. To participate in Kathirmanikal folk song competition please contact 60753530, 69011429, 97253689, 55831679, 69305736.

World of Opera concert

Kuwait Chamber Philharmonia presents their inauguration concert of musical season 2014. The “World of Opera” concert will feature two soprano vocalists: Verica Grmusa and Anna Karadimitrova with the accompaniment of pianist Bartek Rybak. The event will take place at the Abdul Hussain Marafie Grand Ballroom at the Radisson BLU Hotel Kuwait. The program includes pieces by Bizet, Rossini, Verdi, Chopi, Mozart, Delibes, Handel, Puccini and others. This concert is organized by the Kuwait Chamber Philharmonia.

‘Layali Febrayer 2014’

“Layali Febrayer 2014” is finally here, and it is jam packed with 20 unforgettable shows & festivities! Lucky for us non-Arabic speakers, there is also an English version of the “Layali Febrayer” website filled with information & a schedule of events. Visit Feb.Kuwait.tt for the full scoop on “what’s on” this “Layali Febrayer”. As per their website: “After the huge success of “Layaly Febrayer 2013” Al Watan TV is back for the sixth consecutive year to present “LayalyFebrayer 2014” the new program is international and presenting more than 15 shows for the first time in Kuwait coming from 15 countries around the world, and include sky, water, and underground shows.”

The Spring Carnival

“The Spring Carnival” charity event at BSK on February 15, 2014 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at British School of Kuwait (Salwa, Block 1, Street 1).

“Bedouin Tents & Desert Customs”

a diwaniya by Maziad Al-Khaldi

On February 18, 2014 @ 7:00 pm at AWARE Center (Surra, Block 3, Surra Street, Villa 84). Modern day Kuwaitis are the descendants of several nomadic tribes and clans who ultimately settled on the coast of the Arabian Gulf during the eighteenth century to avoid the persistent drought of the desert. When they arrived at the coast, the clans built forts to protect themselves from other nomadic tribes who still traversed the desert. Until now, ethnic Kuwaitis are still struggling to maintain their cultural heritage in an increasingly complex society. One of the aspects in which they strive to maintain their culture is living in tents in winter. Do you know how many types of tents exist? What is the different between tents of today and those of the past? In his 25-minute presentation, Maziad will answer all these questions and share a Bedouin recipe on the screen.

‘Fires of Kuwait

Movie night at The AWARE Center: “Fires of Kuwait” on February 13, 2014 @ 6:00 pm at AWARE Center (Surra, Block 3, Surra Street, Villa 84).

Documentary: Firestorm in the desert: The terrible legacy of the Gulf War - 607 oil wells burning out of control, ignited by retreating Iraqi troops. Firefighters from 10 countries answered Kuwait’s cry for help. Supported by more than 10,000 people from 40 nations, they battled & won. A 1992 Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary Feature, “Fires of Kuwait” is a dramatic story of human ingenuity, cooperation and courage. Movie Duration: 39 minutes.

Hala Kite Flying

Hala Kite Flying & Fun Fair Festival on February 21, 2014 @ 8:00 am - 7:00 pm at Julaiya Camping.