Doha: The Katara Cultural Village has organized a Turkish cultural evening in collaboration with Katara-chaired Global Public Diplomacy Network (GPDNet), the Turkish Embassy in Doha, and the Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Center.
A host of Their Excellencies the ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, an audience from the Turkish community, and lovers of oriental music in Qatar were in attendance.
The evening, marking the Turkish Republic Day commemoration, featured incredible interaction from the public, offering rejoicing to the cultural atmosphere, with the Turkish singer Zehra Ozgelik performing phenomenal heritage and contemporary song compositions that ranged from muwashshahs to patriotic songs, reflecting the profound cultural identity of Turkiye and its artistic richness.
Addressing the event, HE Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to the State of Qatar, Dr. Mehmet Mustafa Goksu, affirmed that he was very excited to attend the commemoration of this day.
Today, all folks celebrate this day together as Turkiye approaches its second centennial, marking the first celebration held here, elevated by the distinguished presence and patriotic spirit of attendees, creating an unforgettable occasion, Goksu underlined.
For his part, Director of Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Center, Doha, Anwar Cidek, highlighted that music is a global language that unifies peoples and brings cultures together, as the truest expression of the spirit of human understanding.
He noted that through its programs, the center strives to promote cultural exchange between Turkiye and Qatar.
The evening is part of a series of joint cultural events that Katara holds with the Turkish Embassy and the center in Doha, manifesting the depth of historic and humanitarian ties between the Qatari and Turkish peoples, aiming to shore up bilateral cultural dialogue through arts and innovation.
