Colorfully Decorated Dhows In Display On Occasion Of Traditional Dhow Festival In Doha, Qatar

Traditional wooden dhows are seen on display at night at the Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 13, 2012. The second annual Traditional Dhow Festival opened here on Tuesday, showcasing over 60 dhows from across the Gulf. Associated with this 5-day event is the Pearl Diving competition.

A craftsman shows the technique to build a dhow in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 13, 2012. <Xinhua/Chen Shaojin>