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You’re interested in learning how to draw, to sing, to paint? You are looking for yoga session, meditation, reiki or a way to reconnect with your inner peace? We have everything you need! Shanqa organises events, sessions and workshops to promote art and spiritual practices. Have a look into the calendar below and subscribe to our newsletter to be informed about our offers.
Shanqa’s mission is to promote spiritual art & artists whose works open our heart and mind and radiate their power of wonder and harmonization. Our space is a way to fulfil this mission: welcoming artists, opening a place for them to deepen their connection to their own creativity, supporting them in this process according to their needs and at their request, organising events opened to public (concert, exhibition, festival, workshops), on the venue itself or outside. A space to isolate oneself, to find (back) oneself, to grow. A place to expand the power of Art to connect to the true Nature of our Being and with harmony, serenity and joy.
Brought by Gadeemadis Art Gallery and held at the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi’s first Islamic Art Forum celebrates the unseen beauty of Islamic calligraphy and culture by featuring innovative artists from the Arab and Islamic world. Hassan Massoudy is one of them.
The preview exhibition focuses on Islamic works and themes never seen before in the Middle East or beyond. Abu Dhabi’s first Islamic Art Forum ultimately offers a platform for contemporary artists as well as legends to share their artistic tales and inspirational messages.
This Forum is a wonderful opportunity to explore the beauty of Arab culture and art.
This preview in March will be followed by a full schedule of exhibitions and events in November 2016.

Walk the Ridge, Keep Exploring and The Quest of Inspiration from Mathieu Le Lay are screened in “Wasatch Mountain Film Festival 2016” that showcases some of the best mountain films from around the globe.
Wasatch Mountains, home to one of the most incredible mountain communities in the world, are a unique place that hosts this very special film festival.
Here is the trailer of one of these movies, “Walk the Ridge”.

The “Adventure Film Festival” (Les Rendez-vous de l’Aventure”) showcases films to promote the spirit of adventure and discovery as a means of fulfilment. The aim of the meetings is also to open the public’s attention to different cultures and spread the desire to pursue our dreams.
Here is the Official trailer of Mathieu Le Lay’s “American Loneliness”:

7th Edition of Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial 2016, organized by the Sharjah Collections of The Art, Government of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, takes place in and around the city as well as in the city of Kalba on the Gulf of Oman and is one of the most remarkable taking place in the region. Exhibition sites are a range of venues including the Sharjah Art Foundation Art Spaces, the Sharjah Art Museum, and the nearby traditional buildings and courtyards of the Arts and Heritage areas. This biennal is a celebration of Arabic calligraphy and its creators, and aims to make the world realise the beauty and authenticity of the Arabic letter. It introduces the features of Islamic civilization as it is a major form of artistic expression in Islamic cultures. Some Iranian artists, like Ramin Shirdel and Alireza Astaneh, are part of the exhibition that displays their calligraphic sculptures. Hassan Massoudy, one of the foremost contemporary Arab artists, puts his calligraphies on display during is this great event, a wonderful chance to be in touch with “a pure soul”, “a boundless spirit” according to Wijdan Al-Hashemi.
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With the blessings of the Full Moon, come & celebrate Earth Day to the divine melody of Davide Swarup’s hang drum.
Devang House welcomes you to its “Expat Night” in collaboration with the Delhi Network, US Embassy, UK and Australian High Commission CLOs. This event includes: organic Farmers Market, organic Bakery, organic Dining, organic Dips & Sauces, Lifestyle Products, Cold pressed Juices & Smoothies, Art & Music for all ages.
This is a kid-friendly event – all ages are welcome!
Entry to the market is Free.
**Remember to enter/ask for Amatrra spa when you arrive at the Ashok! Devang House is located next to the spa.**

Staying true to its mission of showcasing independent film, the Arizona International Film Festival has exhibited over 2,500 films representing 90 countries to over 148,000 patrons in southern Arizona. The selection offer innovative films from around the world for Arizona audiences. The Selection Committee’s selection of films for 2016 includes 30 features and 58 shorts from 25 countries for screening at this 25th Arizona International Film Festival.
West Empire is part of the selection and his film is projected the 24th Of April.

9th INTERNATIONAL TOURISM FILM FESTIVAL “TOURFILM – RIGA 2016” is screening Mathieu Le Lay’s “Keep Exploring” and “Kumano” as one of the nominated films. The Award ceremony is happening after the projection.
To know more about “Kumano”, you are most welcome to read this article.
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There are data and studies showing the huge impact and increase the tourist flow to places that served as the backdrop to major film productions. The Finisterra Arrábida Film Art and Tourism Festival aims to promote these sites for major film productions, showing the world “our” tourist potential, strengthening the international image of Arrábida, Sesimbra and Cape Espichel.
At the core of this festival is the conference “Tourism and Cinema” which is believed that its an opportunity for development and promotion of research on the link between film and tourism.
Mathieu Le Lay is shortlisted with Kumano. Read more about this insightful project film.
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Mathieu Le Lay has been selected by la Maison des Scénaristes for Cannes Festival authors and producers meeting. He is presenting his first full-length feature film to the producers who are presents in Cannes during this gathering organized by “La Maison des scénaristes”.






Shanqa proposes a path through art and beauty. Shanqa gathers artworks from all horizon which are selected on account of the very special vibrations they present. Discover our selected artists and let their artworks open your soul.

