http://qatartourism.gov.qa/pillars/rss/culture en-us Copyright QTA QTA CULTURE QTA WEBMASTER it@qatartourism.gov.qa Museums Museum of Islamic Art The Museum of Islamic Art is dedicated to reflecting the full vitality, complexity and diversity of the arts of the Islamic world. It is a world-class collecting institution, http://qatartourism.gov.qa/pillars/index/1/culture/232 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2011 / 09 / 20 Simaisma Description Mosques have always been the heart of villages in Qatar. The one in Simaisma, a town built in the 19th century by fishermen and pearl divers, dates back to 1938. It served as a place http://qatartourism.gov.qa/pillars/index/1/culture/240 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2011 / 07 / 06 Zubara Fort Description Al-Zubarah fort serves as a pristine example of a typical Arab fort built using the traditional Qatari technique. The Coast Guard used the sturdy fort as a station until the mid http://qatartourism.gov.qa/pillars/index/1/culture/239 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2011 / 07 / 06 Old Zubara town Rich with history of Qatar and its people, Al-Zubarah is one of the most interesting archaeological sites in the state. Just two km west of the Al-Zubarah fort, the Al-Zubarah settlement http://qatartourism.gov.qa/pillars/index/1/culture/238 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2011 / 07 / 06 Doha, the capital of culturenbsp;Arabic 2010..nbsp;And the future It is a special occasion at the cultural level to see the State of Qatar, the biggest cultural event in its history, which becomes an http://qatartourism.gov.qa/pillars/index/1/culture/352 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2011 / 07 / 06 The main objective of this event is to promote the power and potential of Qatar Social and Cultural Rights through the promotion of closer links between communities and contribute to the more common progress http://qatartourism.gov.qa/pillars/index/1/culture/356 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2011 / 07 / 06 FANARnbsp;is a Qatari milestone, known for its Islamically inspired architectural designs and amazing ornaments with a beautiful outlook of the city Doha. From the rich Qatari heritage of sailing at large, http://qatartourism.gov.qa/pillars/index/1/culture/394 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2011 / 07 / 06 The Cultural Village nbsp;Foundation is an exceptional project of hope and human interaction, a project made possible thanks to the vision, solid faith and renowned leadership ofnbsp;HH Sheikh Hamad http://qatartourism.gov.qa/pillars/index/1/culture/393 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2011 / 07 / 06 Doha Freedom and Creativity Festival Jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage and the Arab Democracy Foundation (ADF) , the first Doha Freedom and Creativity Festival was held fromnbsp;April http://qatartourism.gov.qa/pillars/index/1/culture/236 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2011 / 07 / 06 Souq Waqif Located behind the Corniche, off Grand Hamed St, Souq Waqif is a showpiece of traditional architecture, handicrafts and folk art, and was once a weekend trading area for the Bedouin. Meaning http://qatartourism.gov.qa/pillars/index/1/culture/235 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2011 / 07 / 06 Hundreds of years ago,nbsp;the resident population earned a meager living fishing, pearl diving or creating a valuable purple die from shellfish.nbsp; Even today, many Qatari families can trace their http://qatartourism.gov.qa/pillars/index/1/culture/357 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2011 / 07 / 06 Music Percussion plays an important part in all Qatari music. A favourite of the pearl fishermen was the galahs, a tall clay jar which was used to create bass and treble notes. Tus or tasat were tin drinking http://qatartourism.gov.qa/pillars/index/1/culture/292 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2011 / 07 / 06 Menswear Most Qataris choose modest national dress when they are in public. Men wear a tailor made thobe or dishdash, cut along the lines of a white cotton shirt that reaches to the ground, worn over http://qatartourism.gov.qa/pillars/index/1/culture/230 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2011 / 07 / 06 Bedouin moved across the Qatari and Arabian peninsulas according to the seasons. Constantly moving meant possessions had to play an essential part in everyday life to warrant being loaded and reloaded onto pack animals. http://qatartourism.gov.qa/pillars/index/1/culture/229 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2011 / 07 / 06 Qatarrsquo;s culture and heritage has formed the bedrock of its modern society, its social warmth providesnbsp;the foundation for the countryrsquo;s bottomless hospitality, and its music and handicrafts http://qatartourism.gov.qa/pillars/index/1/culture/225 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2011 / 07 / 06 House of Sheikh Abdullah bin Thani Al Thani Description To see a remarkable example of a traditional Qatari home, look no further than Al-Rayyan. The residence of Sheikh Abdullah bin Thani Al-Thani is http://qatartourism.gov.qa/pillars/index/1/culture/241 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2011 / 01 / 24 http://qatartourism.gov.qa/pillars/index/1/culture/277 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2010 / 02 / 03 http://qatartourism.gov.qa/pillars/index/1/culture/237 http://qatartourism.gov.qa 2010 / 01 / 14