The first Flamenco Festival delivered an eclectic mix of events and activities which celebrated the global popularity of the Spanish Flamenco and its relation to the Arab world. Organised by Katara in cooperation with the Embassy of Spain,the festival offered free entrance Flamenco shows and free workshops of dance and Guitar. The highlight shows of the festival included Carmen Featuring Aida Gomesa widely acclaimed dancer and a former director of Spanish National Ballet www.aidagomez.com Indalusia Fusion of Spanish and Indian music and dance by Jorge PardoandVientos Flamencos Suite Sevilla By Antonio Najarro, director of the Spanish National Ballet