Waves of fun will sweep Al Majaz Waterfront and Khalid Lagoon with some of the most spectacular events and attractions.
Sharjah: The eighth edition of the Sharjah Water Festival (SWF), the region’s leading family entertainment and sporting event, will be held at Al Majaz Waterfront and Khalid Lagoon from December 17 to 20.
The event promises loads of fun, interesting surprises and exciting offerings, announced Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Director-General, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA).
The waves of fun will sweep Al Majaz Waterfront and Khalid Lagoon with some of the most spectacular events and attractions, including daring water sports by international teams being lined up once again.
The highlight of the Sharjah Water Festival will be the UIM Formula 1 H20 World Powerboat Championship — the Sharjah Grand Prix — to be hosted by the emirate on 18-19 December on Khalid Lagoon for the 15th consecutive year.
Addressing a Press conference on Wednesday with festival partners and sponsors, Al Midfa said: “If this year has been truly outstanding in many respects for Sharjah with the emirate being crowned as the Capital of Islamic Culture for 2014, next year will be even more exciting as we all look forward to Sharjah being crowned the Capital of Arab Tourism for 2015.”
The New Year will bring with it a number of special activities and world-class events, translating the directives of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and under the patronage of Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.
In addition to a host of activities like sand sculptures by international artists and Heritage Village celebrating local traditions and culture, there will be the ‘Carnival and Roaming Musicians Shows’ as always to entertain the festival visitors and families. There will be the special ‘Meet and Greet’ opportunity with the SWF mascot Mouj, which is awaited by thousands of children every year.
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