Showing posts with label National Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label National Day. Show all posts

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)
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Monday, March 7, 2016

Kuwait Towers Fireworks, Light and Sound Show 2016

Kuwait Towers Fireworks - 5th March 2016 Photo Courtesy to Yasser Al Zayyat (Gettyimages)
On the occasion of 55 years of Independence of Kuwait (Kuwait National Day), 25 years since liberation of Kuwait (Kuwait Liberation Day), 10 years for the ascension of the current King of Kuwait and 1 year since the current King was awarded the Humanitarian leader by the United Nations; Kuwait celebrated with an amazing fireworks, light and sound show. Also the reopening of the Kuwait Towers to the public after 5 years on 8th March 2016.

A lot of photos and videos are being uploaded onto the internet. Below is the official video put by Ministry of Information's Kuwait Television.
CLICK HERE if the above video does not work

Below is a photo of the Fireworks show that took place in November of 2012
Fireworks of November 2012. Photo Courtesy to Talal Al Buhari
Ali Mousa uploaded his coverage of the Fireworks event (5th March 2016). CLICK HERE to check his Youtube Channel. Below is the video of his coverage.
CLICK HERE if the above video does not work

 Below is a photo of the Fireworks, light and sound show that took place in February 2011.
Fireworks on 25 February 2011. Photo Courtesy to Bu Yousuf and Kuwait Blog
Another coverage done of the 5th March 2016 event by Kuwait Today - Brendan Deacon.
CLICK HERE if the above video does not work

 CLICK HERE to view more video about Kuwait from the Youtube Playlist
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Sunday, September 30, 2012

Fireworks on Nov 11

On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the constitution of Kuwait on November 11th, there will be a fireworks display. The Central Tenders Committee (CTC) has approved the tender for KD 4.164 million.  (my information based on indiansinkuwait.com, other sources: kuwait daily). This surely brings back memory of 25th & 26th February 2011 laser & sound, and fireworks display for the celebration of 50 years of Kuwait's independence and 20 years of Kuwait's liberation and 5 years for the Amir's ascension. There are a lot of videos showing the laser and sound show on the internet. HERE is a link and below is the embedded video of the one shown on the Kuwait Television. I am hoping to see another spectacular display in November.


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Friday, March 2, 2012

Hala Feb 2012 ends

Google Doodle for 25th February 2012
Google put up this Doodle on 25th February 2012 for the National Day of Kuwait. Really nice one and this was one of the hot subjects on 25th February on the Internet. For more amazing Google doddles click HERE.

Lot of things took place during Hala February 2012. Be it the Red Bull Car Park Drift to Run 200k event. The Concours d'Elegance took place between 15th-18th February 2012 due to which people got to see an amazing variety of cars - be it vintage, Ferrari, Porsche or even Bikes.

Kuwait Riders held the Bike Show 2012 at Marina Crescent between 15th - 17th February 2012. There are a lot of videos uploaded on Youtube. Here is one video to give an idea of the event. I believe over 325 riders were part of it. Anyways, you can check related video footage posted by the riders themselves on the Youtube related links.


The whole month of February has many other events taking place. Also, offers at the malls and hypermarkets kick in. The Gulf Street (Road No 25) is a place to be to see the festive mood of the people celebrating the National and Liberation day in Kuwait on 25th and 26th February 2012. This year on 25th February since it rained throughout the day, the government had postponed some of the outdoor celebrations to the next Saturday, 3rd March 2012. Since the ban of Foam or Thread Sprays since last year, this year Water Guns (Squirt Gun or Water Blasters) were a popular subject among the kids. I still do not get the idea of being squirted by water in such cold weather.

Kite flying is another event one should look into. There is a group called the Kuwait Kites Team which partakes into this event. There has been a lot of competitions even in Kite flying. The Flag design Kites are popular.
I think I barely scratch the surface on talking about all the events that take place in Kuwait especially during the month of February. Even the internet was buzzing throughout February with event updates, holidays plans, places to be, weather updates, traffic updates and ofcourse reviews of different events. There is always something to do or be at for anyone living in Kuwait
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