Business & Money | Saturday 7 October, 2017 3:01 am |

The Flag Island (TFI), a premier tourist destination in Sharjah and one the UAE’s most iconic national landmarks, is holding a special evening of events to launch six months of packed activities. The opening will provide a networking opportunity for artists, writers, poets, singers and dancers, as well as a variety of acts for visitors as part of its vision to strengthen community ties and encourage creative arts.

 

The event, ‘Fualat Al Asr’ which takes place on Friday, 7 October at TFI’s amphitheater between 5pm and 9pm, aims to establish a community space for creative minds at the Flag Island and will include a range of amusements from ice-breaking games and performances to a Q&A session and open mic opportunity with live jam shows.

 

The six-month schedule includes performing arts and art and design programmes as well as markets and community, education and fitness programmes.

 

As part of the sports and fitness training, Rock Sports will partner with The Flag Island to hold special roller skating sessions for beginners through to experts.

Other events cover an entire spectrum of activities, from yoga, comedy, music and running to choirs, acting workshops and theatre, plus much, much more.

 

Khuloud Al Junaibi, Manager of The Flag Island, describes the opening evening as a chance for art lovers of all kinds to enjoy and enhance their creative ambitions: “The Flag Island represents a gathering place for all members of our community and Fualat Al Asr is an opportunity for artisans, entertainers and authors to meet and discover new ventures for their creativity.

 

“There are so many talented artists within our society and this will bring them together and encourage them to pursue their vocation and understand new concepts,” she added.

 

“As for the six month programme, there truly is something for everyone, where people of all ages and all level of abilities can take part and enjoy everything on offer.”

 

Along with a full selection of food and beverage during the evening, many of the acts will be interacting with audiences and offer the chance to give their own performances on the night.

 

The evening will begin with a welcome band by Dibba, followed Krazzy Games, Lindy Hop Performance, Noble Poetry Club, Dubai Poetry Slam and The Green Room.

 

Following this there will be an opportunity to sign up for the programme – registrations for TFI are already open for the upcoming 6 months.