McDonald’s brings various nationalities together for Garangao
MCDONALD’S Qatar recently celebrated an enchanted Garangao event, an age-old annual Qatari tradition on the night of mid-Ramadan, with many children of various nationalities and their families the delightful event at McDonald’s Town Center branch.
The atmosphere was amplified with the loud cheers and singing of Garangao songs by the children as they walked collecting goody bags filled with candies prepared by the LSM. Different McDonald’s branches, including Airport, Markiya, Tebah, Umm Salal, Wakra, City Center, Al Meera-Qutaifiya Dafna, Rayyan 2, Woqod and Abu Hamor also hosted a funfilled Garagao festival.
The restaurants were packed with children and their parents. Selected kids dressed in best traditional and colourful Garangao attires were awarded with special gifts items.
Ghada Kamal, marketing manager of McDonald’s Qatar, said: “Garangao celebration allows us to spread happiness among the young members of the Qatari community. It is a tradition that is deeplyrooted in Arabic culture that is designed to teach children the art of giving and sharing.
“We, at McDonald’s, always provide a range of initiatives designed to foster social engagement and inspire people to learn more about Qatar culture. By participating in this traditional celebration, we are perpetuating our message of kindness, sincerity and the importance of being associated with the local community.”
In addition to the entertainment and arrays of activities arranged at selected restaurants, the grand appearance of birdie character wishing the kids and families a joyful Ramadan enliven the celebration.