Qatar - Indonesia 2023
12th edition of Years of Culture
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Qatar - Indonesia 2023
A Rich Past Meets a Bright Future
In this twelfth annual edition, the Qatar-Indonesia 2023 Year of Culture brought to life an inspiring programme of cultural events celebrating the arts, fashion and design, sport, gastronomy, education and more.
The year-long bilateral exchange between Qatar and Indonesia was officially inaugurated with spectacular performances of HAYATI: Panji Searching for the Essence of Love at Katara Opera House.
An important milestone between the two countries saw a high-level cultural delegation from Qatar welcomed in Indonesia for a productive dialogue on culture and the creative economy.
A month of workshops in Qatar showcased the rich creative traditions of Indonesian culture. Expert artisans, makers and performers shared their skills with participants, who learned the art of Indonesian Batik, Wayang Suket Puppet-Making, Traditional Indonesian Ceramics and Tari Melak Dance.
The 2023 Year of Culture also brought Indonesian cuisine to Doha, with specially created menus for IFTAR Nights during the holy month of Ramadan. Esteemed Qatari chefs undertook a Spice Journey from Qatar to Indonesia, culminating in live cooking demonstrations at the Ubud Food Festival.
Qatar-Indonesia 2023 brought fashion and design to the fore with The Abaya Project and CULTUKAR Design Residencies in Sumba and Tasakmalaya. The Doha Film Institute hosted curated screenings of Indonesian films highlighting the country’s diverse cinematic landscape. Qatari and Indonesian cycling enthusiasts also took part in CultuRide 2023, a tour cycling race in Central Java.
Qatar-Indonesia 2023 also saw the return of the Dialogue of Paper initiative, in which Qatari and Indonesian artists collaborated to create meaningful artworks for annual Dialogue of Paper exhibition. Years of Culture’s long standing create exchange programme, The Photography Journey saw photographers from both countries embark on a journey to capture the fading traditions of Qatar and Indonesia, followed by an exhibition of their work in Jakarta.
Other highlights from the programme included "Growing Kopi, Drinking Qahwa," at the National Museum of Qatar. The ambitious exhibition was curated alongside the National Museum of Indonesia and highlighted our shared appreciation for coffee and warm hospitality.
With over 50 programmes across Qatar and Indonesia, the 2023 Year of Culture was a great success. Qatar - Indonesia 2023 allowed for the formation of enduring friendships, creative collaborations, and cooperative ties as we look ahead to a truly bright future.
Featured Event
Growing Kopi, Drinking Qahwa - The Story of Coffees in Qatar and Indonesia
Qatar - Indonesia 2023
A Year of Cultural Experiences
Qatar International Food Festival 2023
2023/03/11
Qatar-Indonesia 2023 Year of Culture Soft Opening
2023/03/12
Qatar Creates Week March 2023
2023/03/13
Discovery Workshops at the first TEDinArabic Summit
2023/03/18
IFTAR Nights in Doha - Indonesian Culinary Experiences
2023/03/30
The Qatar-Indonesia Abaya Project
2023/04/01
Qatari Nights Iftar
2023/04/07
Chef Noof on a Spice Journey from Qatar to Indonesia
2023/04/08
Generation Amazing Collaboration
2023/04/18
CULTUKAR Design Residency in Sumba Indonesia
2023/05/10
Open Call - A Photography Journey Through Indonesia and Qatar
2023/05/14