Minister Of Culture Opens Iraqi Cultural Week At Darb Al-Saai

(MENAFN- Gulf Times) HE sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad al-Thani, Minister of Culture, and HE Dr Ahmed Fakak al-Badrani, Minister of Culture, tourism and Antiquities of the Republic of Iraq, inaugurated on Thursday the activities of the Iraqi Cultural Week in Qatar, at the permanent headquarters of Darb al- Saai in Umm Salal, which will continue until February 9.
The opening was attended by HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki al Subaie, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed al-Thani, Minister of Transport, and a number of ambassadors to the country and officials.
On the occasion, Abdulrahman Abdullah al-Dulaimi, Director of the Department of Culture and Arts at the Ministry of Culture, said that the Iraqi Cultural Week comes within the framework of the cultural events programme that the ministry includes within its annual activities with brotherly and friendly countries, with the aim of strengthening cultural relations and cultural diplomacy.
Al-Dulaimi explained that it represents an opportunity to explore the cultural and artistic diversity of Iraq, which combines ancient heritage and contemporary creativity, and reflects the strength of cultural relations between Qatar and Iraq, and the keenness of the Ministry of Culture to provide events that enrich the local cultural scene, and open new horizons for cultural dialogue and artistic exchange.
The Director of the Department of Culture indicated that the Iraqi Cultural Week will present, throughout its days, an integrated cultural experience that reflects the authenticity of Iraqi arts, through musical performances, art exhibitions and traditional crafts that embody the rich heritage of Iraq, indicating that culture is one of the most important bridges of communication between peoples, and a platform for enhancing mutual understanding.
The events of the first day witnessed musical performances and pieces by the Chalgi and the Baghdadi square, a performance by the Bashtabiya Heritage Band and the Iraqi Jubi Band, in addition to a concert by the National Band for Iraqi Musical Heritage led by Maestro Alaa Majeed on the main stage at Darb Al Saai. Tomorrow will witness folkloric heritage paintings by the National Band for Folk Arts, heritage performances by the Iraqi House of Fashion and the works of designer Alaa Al Saadoun, and a concert by the Al Khashab Basra Band.

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