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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The Abu Dhabi Festival is in full swing and Umm Al Emarat Park will be the place to be this weekend to enjoy family fun, arts, culture and entertainment.
The #FestivalInThePark is the city's first community-led outdoor celebration. The popular event features performers, artists, musicians and community groups who showcase their talents in the open air, with international artists performing alongside Emirati talents.
Over two days, this multi-faceted celebration of cultural expression will bring together people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
The diverse and inclusive programme offers stage performances, vibrant grass shows, cultural pavilions, art workshops, interactive games, and more.
Several workshops will highlight art and culture from Japan, which is the country of honour for Abu Dhabi Festival 2025.
The normal park entry fee applies.
'In the Tents' on Saturday, April 12, 5pm to 8.30pm
The "In the Tents" workshops offer hands-on activities for you and your family.
Enjoy interactive games and explore a diverse programme of activities - from tarboosh making and mosaic art to manga design, calligraphy, origami, board games, and more.
The workshop programme, from 5pm to 8.30pm, includes:
* Tarboosh making workshop by Alghadeer Emirati Crafts
* Mosaic Art Workshops by Sarah AlSenaani
* Sustainable Art Workshops by Salim Alkaabi
* Manga Characters Design by Asma Al Remeithi
* Calligraphy, Suminagashi Art, Teru Teru, Bozo and Origami Art
Workshops by Hala Cultures
* Learn to Play Pokemon TCG by Active Gulf
* Board Games and Challenges by Hala Cultures
* Arts & Crafts from Different Countries by International Artists
'On the Grass' on Saturday, April 12, 5.30pm to 8pm
* Japanese Tea Ceremony
* Roaming Mascots
* Kimono Try-outs
* Traditional Japanese Dance
* Karate Show
* Cosplay
'On the Stage' on Saturday, April 12, 8pm to 9.15pm
* Traditional Emirati Dance
* Japanese Taiko drumming performance by Shoten
* Traditional Japanese music performance by Tokiwa: Taiko drummers James and Yuki, Shakuhachi Master Kyle Helou and Koto player Mai Taniguchi
* Live painting and interactive art experience by VR artist Aimi Sekiguchi
'On the Stage' Sunday, April 13, 8pm to 8.45pm
* Live painting and interactive art experience by VR artist Aimi Sekiguchi
