Sharjah Aquarium launches inaugural free carnival
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Sharjah Aquarium has launched its inaugural four-day carnival.
Sharjah Aquarium Carnival takes place from February 25-28 and visitors will see the area around the aquarium become a virtual ocean with a host of marine-inspired performances, visual displays and education-focused workshops.
Life-size models of everything from sharks to seahorses will recreate the mysterious hidden world of the deep sea, organisers revealed.
Running daily from 5.30pm to 11pm, the free-to-enter event is a chance for children and families to learn about the UAE’s marine life and the importance of protecting it.
“We are very pleased to be hosting such an exciting family event that will bring together the people of Sharjah to celebrate our precious marine ecosystem,” said Manal Ataya, director general of Sharjah Museums Department.
“As a coastal city, the sea is such an important part of our history and heritage, yet so few of us have experienced the breathtaking beauty and diversity of what lives underwater. We wanted to bring the atmosphere of this underwater world to children and their families to enjoy and learn.”
Sharjah Aquarium Carnival is an outdoor festival located in the grounds of Sharjah Aquarium in Al Khan Area.
The seabed scene will be completed with replicas of sunken galleys, ship anchors, sea plant life and corals.
Family-focused entertainment includes a theatrical performance, as well as a range of competitions, face-painting, interactive art workshops, light shows and learning stations.
There will also be food and beverage options.
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