Friday, February 23, 2018

Photography Contests in Kuwait

KUNA 'CLICK' - CLICK HERE in English
CLICK HERE in Arabic
Click on the link above to see the rules and to submit the photographs.
CLICK HERE to check an article on the 'CLICK' contest


SNAP & WIN - CLICK HERE
Grand Photography Contest
Facebook: AlHafizKuwait (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: AlHafizKuwait (CLICK HERE)
Instagram: AlHafizKuwait (CLICK HERE)


Al-Farsi International Kite Festival Photography Contest
Prizes: 1st - KD 600, 2nd - KD 400, 3rd - KD 200, 4th to 6th - KD 100
5 photos can be submitted
Al Farsi International Kite Festival
(22 to 26 February 2018)
Venue: Benaider Road 258
CLICK HERE to see location on Google Maps
Instagram: alfarsikite (CLICK HERE)



Mommy & Me Moment
by Mommy and Me Market
Prizes: Chance to win Al Corniche Club Membership & Multiple service vouchers from Silkor and Everyoung Clinics
Deadline: March 16th Friday at Salwa Sabah Hall, Marina Crescent, Kuwait
Instagram: MommyAndMeMarket (CLICK HERE)
#MommyAndMePhotoContest
#MommyAndMePhoto
#MommyAndMeMarket
#MommyAndMe
#KuwaitMoms
#MomsKuwait
#Mothersday


EverydayKwt Photography Contest
(DAI Exhibition)
Last date for submission DEADLINE: (14 April 2018)
Conditions: - Photos must be of high quality, taken by a camera
- Taken in Kuwait and MUST contain a human element
- Email your submissions (max. 10 photos) to everydaykwt@gmail.com 
with the title: DAI Exhibition
Instagram: everydaykwt (CLICK HERE)
Instagram: dai_kuwait (CLICK HERE)
#EverydayKwt
#DaiExhibition
EverydayKwt In collaboration with Dar Al Athar Al Islamiyyah (Yarmouk Cultural Center) and sponsored by Albumii. Photography exhibition on May 4, 2018.

Saturday, February 3, 2018

Kuwait's love for ice and snow

Kuwait's love for cold, snow and ice has always been there, with people making plans to visit Canada, Europe, East Europe (Bosnia, Georgia, etc) and conquering the amazing mountains of Everest, K2 and others. Kuwait had its 1st Outdoor Ice Skating Winter Carnival in 2016 between January 17th and February 13th which showed a lot of  promise with the people attending and spending their Winter and Hala February festival season with the ice skating in the open, restaurants in the oudoors, fun for kids, winter theme, shopping and other attractions. It was called Winter Land (http://www.winterlandkw.com/)


This year 2018 we have many events.
SNOW TOWN
#SnowTownKw
Date: 1st February 2018 until 10th March 2018
Time: 10 am to 10 pm
Location: Al-Shaheed Park, Phase 2
Pricing: 2 KD Entrance
Pricing: 6 KD All Day Pass
(Tickets can be bought at event)
Facebook: SnowTownKW (CLICK HERE)
Instagram: SnowTown_KW (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: SnowTownKW (CLICK HERE)
Snapchat: SnowTownKW
(Organised by COZMO)
Attractions at the event:
1. Topiary
2. Polar Bear
3. Green Musicians
4. English Man
5. Colorful Musicians
6. Clockman Statue
7. Aerial Heliosphere
8. Mirror Family
9. 3D Painter
10. LED Parade
11. Ice Skating
12. Invisible Man
13. Ice Sculpture


ICE VILLAGE EXPO
#IceVillageExpo
Date: 15th - 16th - 17th February 2018
Location: Kuwait International Fairground Outside Parking H3
Instagram: icevillageexpo (CLICK HERE)
Attractions: Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
Over 90 different stalls.


WINTER FESTIVAL
Kidzania
#KidZaniaWinterFestival
#KidZaniaKuwait
Date: 14th December 2017 - 28th February 2018
Time: 9 am to 9 pm (Weekdays) except Thursday till 11 pm
Time: 10 am to 11 pm (Weekends)
Location: KidZania, Level 1, The Avenues Mall
Contact: 22283180
Ticket :
Children ages under 2 years = Free
Children ages between 2-3 = KD 8
Children ages between 4-12 = KD 12
Adults = KD 8
Visitors with disabilities - KD 6
Instagram: kidzaniakuwait (CLICK HERE)
Facebook: KidZaniaKuwait (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: KidZaniaKuwait (CLICK HERE)
Enjoy the Ultimate Winter Wonderland at KidZania with more ice & Chills! Snowfall, skating rink, ice cave and live performances.


ICE SKATING RINK
Touristic Enterprises Company
#IceSkatingKuwait #TecQ8
Date: Throughout the year
Time: 8:30 am to 10 pm
Location: Kuwait City, Al Soor Street, Mirqab
Entry Ticket Pricing for 1.5 hours :
- KD 3 for per person
- KD 2 for per person for group (of 50 or more)
- KD 0.5 for the child's maid
Instagram: TecQ8 (CLICK HERE)
Facebook: TecQ8 (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: TecQ8 (CLICK HERE)
Youtube: TecQ8 (CLICK HERE)
The Ice Skating Rink which contains 2 ice rinks was established in March 1980 as part of the Green Fence area in Kuwait City. The Olympic size rink which is 1800 square meters of ice and an arena that can accommodate 1600 viewers. A smaller rink of 800 square meters in size with a 600 seating arena provides ample requirements for people.


PROMENADE ICE
#PromenadeIceKW
Date: Throughout the year
Time: 10 am to 10 pm (Saturday-Wednesday)
Time: 10 am to 11 pm (Thursday-Friday)
Contact: 22277138
Prices per sessions (One hour sessions):
 Session Pass + Skating buddy = KD 8 for 1 hour
Session Pass - KD 6 for 1 hour
Skating buddy = KD 2 for 1 hour
Socks = KD 1
Gloves = KD 1
Location: Level 1, Promenade Mall, Hawally
Instagram: promenadeicekw (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: promenadeicekw (CLICK HERE)
Snapchat: promenadeicekw
Youtube: CLICK HERE
Enjoy the skating experience on ice surface of 548 square meter and a LED illuminated ice cave with a length of 226 square meters. Promenade ice offers public skating sessions, ice skating lessons and ice rink bookings such as birthday parties, school trips and other events.


BELOW ZER0°
#BelowZeroKW
Date: Throughout the year
Time: 10 am to 11 pm
One hour sessions
Contact: 22277138
Location: Level M, Jahra Mall, Jahra Industrial Area
Instagram: belowzerokw (CLICK HERE)
Facebook: belowzerokw (CLICK HERE)
Instagram: jahra_mall (CLICK HERE)


MINUS 11
#minus_11 #minus11
Restaurant & Cafe (The largest Ice lounge in Kuwait)
Date: Throughout the year
Time: 10 am to 11 pm
Contact: 22968166
Location: M1, Tijaria Commercial Tower, Al Soor Street, Kuwait City
Instagram: minus11.kuw (CLICK HERE)
Snapchat: minus11.kuw
Twitter: Minus11_k (CLICK HERE)