Qatar Balloon Festival soars into fifth edition with colourful celebrations and family fun

Doha: The much anticipated fifth edition of the Qatar Balloon Festival officially kicked off yesterday at the southern parking area of Katara Cultural...

Doha: The much-anticipated fifth edition of the Qatar Balloon Festival officially kicked off yesterday at the southern parking area of Katara Cultural Village. The festival, running from December 12 to 21, promises to be a standout event, offering a vibrant mix of diverse hot air balloons, thrilling activities, and exciting performances.

This year’s edition marks a significant milestone in the festival’s history, with more than 50 hot air balloons participating from 21 different countries, including Belgium, the United Kingdom, France, Lithuania, Brazil, Spain, and more. Visitors are invited to witness the mesmerizing sight of the colourful hot air balloons taking flight against Qatar’s skies, as exciting activities are also being held at the venue from 4pm to 10pm.

The opening ceremony set the tone for the festivities with the inflation of two hot air balloons — one from Visit Qatar and another from Dukhan Bank. As the balloons rose, the event continued to captivate visitors with lively circus parades, laser shows, and nightglow performances, all set to an energetic backdrop of heart-pounding music.

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