Exhibition features artefacts made of marble used to sculpture World Wonder
Sharjah: Qanat Al Qasba, Sharjah's premier family, cultural and entertainment destination is displaying an exquisite landscape collection of the famous "Makrana White Marble" during its ongoing Ramadan festivities, Ramadaniat Al Qasba. The exhibition that features artefacts made of Makrana White marble, the raw material that has been used to build the Taj Mahal one of the Seven World Wonders, and the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, is held for the first time in the UAE.
Located next to the Al Qasba Mosque the beautiful marble landscape exhibition will be open from 8.30pm to midnight on weekdays and from 8.30pm to 1am on weekends.
Noura Ibrahim Al Mazimi, supervisor of the exhibition said, "The Makrana Marble Landscape Exhibition is the first of its kind to be held in the UAE. Displaying these exquisite artefacts at Qanat Al Qasba during Ramadaniat Al Qasba is proving to be a great success as the venue draws a large number of visitors who marvel at the sheer beauty of products. Such events and exhibitions are a wonderful way of expanding one's horizons and we hope to participate in such future events."
Makrana White Marble is known for its durability, purity of colour and for withstanding the test of time as the Taj Mahal retains its beauty even after 400 years. At QAQ, the delicate handmade landscape features such as flower pots, vases, fountains, lamps and furniture are remarkable in detail and can also be used as interior décor.
The superbly handcrafted articles are the result of the experience of the finest craftsmen in India employed by Al Turath Al Qadeem Décor Cont, a Sharjah based company with its roots in India. The marble acquired its name from its source of origin, a city called "Makrana" in Rajasthan, India, from where it is quarried.
Besides the special Ramadan activities, visitors can also enjoy the daily happenings at Qanat Al Qasba including savouring the ware from some of the best dining destinations in Sharjah, an Abra boat ride under the stars and a ride in the Eye of the Emirates, the tallest observatory wheel in the region.
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About the Qanat Al Qasba Development Authority
Qanat Al Qasba Development Authority was established as per the directives of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, to oversee the development of the Qanat Al Qasba, into an impressive entertainment, leisure and cultural hub of the UAE. Chaired by H.E Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, the Authority seeks to reinforce the Emirate position as the cultural capital of the region and promote the flow of learning and information within specific disciplines.
For further information please contact Miss Hessah Sultan- Public Relations Manager- Qanat Al Qasba-Sharjah, Tel. 065560777, Mobile 050 5173244, Email hessah@qaq.ae
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