Qasr Al Hosn Festival 2016

This festival review continued below was originally published in 2013 the year of the inaugural event.

Qasr al hosn festival 2016. Qasr al hosn festival 2016. It was first constructed with coral sea stone and mangrove for flooring and roof structure in 1761 as a watch tower protecting what was the only source of valuable fresh water in the arid island of abu dhabi. Qasr al hosn festival is an annual event held on the grounds of qasr al hosn to celebrate several centuries of history of the fort and emirati culture and traditions. Qasr al hosn festival these themes are showcased in the grounds of qasr al hosn the cultural foundation building and the qasr al hosn exhibition through a variety of programmes and activities.

Qasr al hosn festival is an annual event held on the grounds of qasr al hosn that celebrates the history of the fort and many centuries of emirati culture and tradition. Qasr al hosn festival 2016 organised by department of culture and tourism abu dhabi qasr al hosn which has stood as the symbolic birthplace of the emirate and home to abu dhabi s ruling al nahyan family continues to undergo a comprehensive process of preservation restoration and rehabilitation. A wide range of historic and cultural themed exhibitions workshops performances and activities as well as guided tours of the qasr al hosn fort can be enjoyed at the festival. Qasr al hosn is a symbol of history and the centerpiece of the story of how this small fishing village grew to become the high rise modern city it is today.

Over 11 000 people visited throughout the 11 day festival in february. The festival comprises a wide range of historic and cultural themed exhibitions workshops performances and activities. Apart from cultural activities and traditonal arts and crafts visitors this year can witness a unique light show and. The fourth annual qasr al hosn festival runs from february 3 13 in abu dhabi.

The uae community and visitors will experience both the tangible and intangible heritage of the emirate. Qasr al hosn festival 2016 qah 2016 02 the historic fort will open its doors to the public this february as the qasr al hosn festival returns to abu dhabi to celebrate centuries of heritage history and emirati culture and tradition. Qasr al hosn literally the palace of defence is the oldest brick and mortar structure in the city of abu dhabi.