Doha based National Airline, Qatar Airways has this year partnered with the Indian community for the Qatar – India Year of Culture 2019 for yearlong celebrations as the two nations will together celebrate their cultural heritage.
As initiated by Qatar Museums, the Qatar – India Year of Culture 2019 will be tasked to bring together audiences from India and Qatar to explore the cultural diversity and heritage through a chain of programmes among which will include a variety of Qatar –Indian exhibitions, film, fashion, musical performances, among other artistic events.
Commenting about this development, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are delighted to be the Official Airline Partner of the Qatar-India Year of Culture 2019, taking place in both Qatar and India. As an airline, we believe that culture is a universal connector that brings people together, and this year-long event will enable both societies to share a mutual path of understanding and appreciation of each other.
“As the Official Airline Partner, Qatar Airways also looks forward to being the bridge between both countries by bringing more travellers from India to Doha, so that they can experience Qatar’s incredible hospitality and cultural heritage throughout the year.” He added.
The year of culture programme, crafted under the patronage of H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, has continued to grow under her leadership each passing year, with the Qatar-Russia Year of Culture 2018 programme being the largest cultural collaboration to date.
Qatar Museums Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ahmad Al Namla, said: “Since its launch with the Qatar-Japan Year of Culture 2012, the Years of Culture programme has been building bridges between Qatar and the world, celebrating both our similarities as well as our differences. After several successful editions, we are pleased to launch Qatar-India Year of Culture 2019. Our two countries have long enjoyed a close partnership, one that extends beyond economic ties. Our aspiration is that the Year of Culture programme will further strengthen our existing ties, encourage new encounters, and spur creativity and curiosity among the new generations of both countries, so that they may feel inspired to achieve great things together.
This year’s Qatar – India year of culture celebrations will showcase great works of different artists, international collaboration and beautiful showcases for vibrant cultural history between the two countries. Residents and visitors to Qatar will have to enjoy the year of culture experience at the Doha International Book fair 2019 where India is a guest of honor. Among other highlights will include an exhibition by Raqs Media collective which makes contemporary art, edit books and curates exhibitions, and a ‘’Festival of India’’ event that shall feature a range of visual arts and performances such as classical dance and music from both Indian and western not forgetting Cinema and Theatre.
Among other Indian events to look upto will include ‘The Monsoon Wedding’ musical and contemporary art Qatar exhibition, one that showcases Qatar’s growing social and urban developments through the eyes of talented new artists from the country.
