{"id":11555,"date":"2018-05-29T14:48:33","date_gmt":"2018-05-29T10:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=11555"},"modified":"2018-05-29T14:48:33","modified_gmt":"2018-05-29T10:48:33","slug":"meraas-to-host-hakawati-storytelling-as-part-of-gift-a-smile-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/meraas-to-host-hakawati-storytelling-as-part-of-gift-a-smile-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Meraas To Host Hakawati Storytelling  As Part Of \u2018Gift A Smile\u2019 Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Meraas is bringing pop-up libraries at City Walk, Boxpark and Al Seef, to life through special Hakawati storytelling sessions held on weekends during its Gift a Smile initiative, between 9pm and 10pm.<\/p>\n<p>The campaign invites communities to help spread happiness and hope during the Holy Month of Ramadan by donating books, toys and clothes in support of the work of humanitarian charity, Beit Al Khair Society, and is endorsed by the National Programme for Happiness and Positivity.<\/p>\n<p>Contributions can be dropped off at City Walk, The Beach, Boxpark, The Outlet Village, Al Seef, La Mer, Last Exit Al Khawaneej and The Yard. Beit Al Khair Society is also collecting monetary donations, with proceeds being used to provide Iftar packages to those in need.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Smile\u2019 photo booths at The Beach, The Outlet Village, La Mer, Last Exit Al Khawaneej and The Yard, will also help capture heartfelt and happy messages from those who wish to inspire and motivate others during Ramadan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hakawti storytelling sessions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brief:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Enjoy cultural Hakawati story-telling sessions at a number of our destinations<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Every weekend from 9pm-10pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Thursdays at the City Walk<strong> \u2018<\/strong>Gift a Smile\u2019 pop-up library<\/p>\n<p>Fridays at the Al Seef <strong>\u2018<\/strong>Gift a Smile\u2019 pop-up library<\/p>\n<p>Saturdays at the Boxpark <strong>\u2018<\/strong>Gift a Smile\u2019 pop-up library<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2018Smile\u2019 photo booths<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brief:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pass by a smile booth and share a heartfelt message during Ramadan<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Every day from 6pm-12 midnight<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>The Beach, The Outlet Village, La Mer, Last Exit Al Khawaneej and The Yard<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meraas is bringing pop-up libraries at City Walk, Boxpark and Al Seef, to life through special Hakawati storytelling sessions held on weekends during its Gift a Smile initiative, between 9pm and 10pm. 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