Qatar Turkey 2015 Year of Culture launch at Katara
Under the patronage in Qatar of QM’s Chairperson, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar Turkey 2015 Year of Culture is the fourth consecutive Year of Culture, following Qatar Japan 2012, Qatar UK 2013 and Qatar Brazil 2014.
It celebrates the relations between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkey through cultural partnerships between Qatari and Turkish organizations, institutions and individuals.
Various singers, musicians, and dancers were set to bring the audience back to Ottoman Istanbul, its palaces and mosques as well as Anatolian villages where moments of life were celebrated with joy and music.
Joy and sadness, myths and legends expressed themselves in the Turkish culture through music and dances.
They are fully part of a collective memory that builds on musical heritage to make future generations understand the depth and the richness of their culture.
Festive folk dances were to alternate with reflective and spiritual opuses played with Ney, a traditional flute, as well as more upbeat popular music.
While an orchestra will delight the audience with traditional classical and popular music, artists Garip Ay and Ahmet Sula will offer a feast for the eyes with Ebru art (marble painting) and calligraphy demonstrations on stage.
