Culture in practice
Blending tradition and modernity, Qatar believes its diverse communities and their
unique cultures enrich the country and its people.
2019 has so far seen the celebration of two major cultural milestones: the 10 th
anniversary of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra and the opening of the National
Museum of Qatar. These major events demonstrate Qatar’s commitment to honouring
its history while simultaneously looking towards the future.
We welcome you to explore our past as you wander through the halls of the National
Museum of Qatar, listen to traditional melodies composed by our internationally-
recognised orchestra and dive into Qatar’s vibrant art and fashion scene.
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National Museum of Qatar: The desert rose of Qatar
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Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra: A national orchestra to be proud of
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#Trailblazer Phone Art Qatar: Art for the Instagram age
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#MyVision Fahad Al Obaidly: Doha design
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Fatma Al Shebani: How tradition has taken centre stage in
contemporary art