BAIA and BAS launch 2013 programme of events, Health Carnival #kuwait #q8

The British Academy of International Arts (BAIA) and The British Academy of Sports (BAS) launched its 2013 programme of extra curricular activities at the BSK campus on a bright sunny saturday morning with a new year’s welcome for old andnew faces. The event was opened by the American Ambassador Mr. Matthew Thueller who toured the campus with owner of Madame Vera Al-Mutawa. In a wonderful carnival atmosphere of fun and enjoyment the focus was on healthy diet and lifestyle with Dasman Diabetes Center and the Kuwait Heart Foundation on hand to test cholestrol and sufar levels. Linas and Dinas Diet Center were on hand to advise on healthy diets. Fantasy World, Fitness for fun and Go Sport were offerning lots of sporting challeneges. Entertaiment was provided by Balloonyland with their stunning Magic Show while cameo performances from the stars of forthcoming BAIA rock musical WE WILL ROCK YOU were drawing in the crowds and ofcourse no carnival was complete without a trampoline and a bouncy castle. The BSK campus in salwa was heaving with parents and childrensfrom all over the Kuwait as they took part in a Carnival Day filled with demonstrations, games, performances, gifts and prizes from an array of stalls and stands in his premier event for extra circullar activities operated by British International. In the marble Arch arena a car boot sale was taking place with lots of customers getting those new year bargains. BAIA runs courses in dance, theatre, speech, music, art, fashion, design and cuisine. BAS courses include Cricket, Basketball, Gymnastics, Roller skating, Badmintons, Football, swimming, karate and Tennis. Accredited courses in LAMDA, RAD, ISTD, BTEC run alongside leisure courses with levels of abilities for all ages. Staff at the well as encouraging the visitors to make new friends and try out some of the thrills and spills on offer. Registration continues for the next week and full details of all extra curricular activities on offer at BAIA and BAS is and full details of all extra curricular activities on offer at BAIA and BAS is available on http://www.thebas.com of http://www.thebaia.com

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Photographer : Usman Choudhry

https://www.facebook.com/choudhryu

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‘ Mubarakiyah ‘ Photography Exhibition

' Mubarakiyah ' Photography Exhibition

Location: CAP’s warehouse. Industrial Shuwaikh, Block 2, St 28, Next to Life Center.
Date & Time : Opening Reception: 10th of October.
Exhibition days: 10 October -17 October 2012

A group exhibition featuring a series of photographs taken by 15 participants of the CAP photography workshop. Led by two members of the Rawiya Collective, Laura Boushnak & Tamara Abdul Hadi, the workshop took place last May, in the Mubarakiyah Souq for a duration of two days. It’s main focus was on the old souq, the vendors, the visitors and the stories that can be found in this local public market.
All proceeds will go to “Hayat” Breast Cancer Foundation.

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Violation by law maker, Kuwait.

Violation by law maker, Kuwait.

This pic we found from Al-Qabas where two Airport Policemen are doing smoking in airport. As per Arabtimes a group of Kuwaiti lawyers who have sent a warning to the Directorate-General of Civil Aviation which is responsible for managing the affairs at the Kuwait International Airport
It is sad that law maker doing violation who are supposed to enforce the law.

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Peace Song ( Studio version 2012 ) by Karrouhat Band , Kuwait .

Karrouhat Band played the song on Peace One Day 21 Sep 2012 live at CAP
Lyrics & composing by Basil Al7adi
Peace One Day Kuwait Global Truce 2012
Peace One Day Jeremy Gilley 2012

Karrouhat Bank :
Karrouhat Studio (the factory) ,A Visual and Sound Art project , it sends a planetary messages released by individuals’ interaction with the social reality, Committed to support the alternative art of music and film making industry.
“It is not that necessary to obtain a high-tech expensive devices, as much as having the capacity of open-enlightened brain” – Basil 7adi
Karrouhat is not and will never be shaped in a specific way, it is an idea where the changes around us could be accommodated and represented, and where each individual on this lonely planet plays a role in this humanity project.

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11 Kuwaitis going to perform at London Olympics 2012

11 Kuwaitis going to perform at London Olympics 2012

Fahad Al Daihani: Skeet target shooting, he was the first ever Kuwaiti to join Olympic Games back in year 2000 in Sydney.
Faye Sultan: She’s the first Kuwaiti female Olympian swimmer, so… proud of her and I really wish her all the best. Maryam Al Rezooqi: 10 metre Airgun.
Fahad Al Daihani: Double trap target shooting.
Ibrahim Hassan: Table tennis.
Talal Al Rashidi: Single trap target shooting.
Ali Al Zankawi: Hammer throw.
Mohammed Al Azmi: 800 metre race.
Yousef Al Askari: 200 metres freestyle swimming.
Abdulaziz Al Mandeel: 110 metres hurdles.
Abdullah Al Rashidi: Skeet target shooting.

We wish our champions all the best and we are truly proud to say that we’re going to support them and spread their news during the Olympics, I really wish to see Kuwaiti flag waving.

Courtesy: Bananaq8 and Buzzberry