Monks of Shaolin in Qatar
Posted at Jul 09, 05 in Shaolin Temple News

Just a SYMPHONY of sights and sounds representing cultures from across the world is in store for people of Qatar this summer with an International Village opening in a few days at the Exhibition Centre. "Around the World in 30 Days" is the theme for this year's Qatar Summer Wonders, being organised by Qatar Tourism Authority and due to formal open on July 10.

The event is to be staged on 8,000sq m of floor space at the Exhibition Centre.

Acts from Asia, North America, Europe and Africa will perform under one roof at the Exhibition Centre.

QTA acting director general Gary Mason said:"We are very proud to bring together such an eclectic mix of performers from around the world".

Some of the upcoming performances include a martial arts display by Shaolin monks.

The Shaolin Show features some of the world¡¯s best martial arts experts. Their secrets, handed down from generation to generation, enable these Wugong Monk warriors to move with lightning speed and perform incredible feats of strength.

Each of the productions will be staged twice every evening, beginning at 5pm, until August 10.