Awafi Festival 2011 joins National Day celebrations

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(Free-Press-Release.com) November 3, 2011 -- November 2, 2011
The Higher Organizing Committee of Ras Al Khaimah’s Awafi Festival has announced that a special ceremony will be organized to celebrate the UAE's 40th National Day on December 2, 2011.
Faisal Abdul Aziz Al Matar, General Coordinator of the festival, explained that the National Day celebration is a special participation of the Committee in nationwide activities marking the significance of this day for all Emiratis. He added that it confirms the strong ties between the festival and all local community segments and institutions.

Al Matar revealed that the festivities will be held at the Awafi Family Park in the Awafi area, a popular natural tourist attraction in Ras Al Khaimah. The Park welcomes a huge attendance of families and festival visitors each year.
The Awafi National Day Celebration will feature family-oriented shows that will particularly delight children. Popular cartoon characters will be present and gifts will be distributed to provide a joyful, entertaining and patriotic atmosphere.
The Awafi Festival will begin on December 16, 2011 and run until January 5, 2012. It will showcase a variety of cultural, sports, competitive, recreational, artistic, social and educational activities.