Celebration the international day of the intangible heritage in Qatar
The second edition of the International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage will be observed on 17 October 2025. To mark the occasion Qatar National Commission, Ministry of Culture, and Art, Fashion and Cultural Diplomacy Association and Qatar University are organizing a celebration the international day of the intangible heritage at the UN House on 16 October to be followed with an opening to the 4th edition of the Art, Fashion and Cultural Diplomacy Exhibition. At the 4rd edition of AFCD Exhibition there are 22 participants with more than 120 pieces of artworks, made using 22 different techniques and forms of artworks. Moreover, three interactive side workshops are facilitated by Mrs. Rodica Grigorita, a visionary artist, will be held inviting participants to engage with traditional Japanese arts and creative expression. In the Furoshiki Workshop, participants will learn the Japanese art of wrapping and carrying items using cloth—an eco-friendly alternative to disposable wrapping paper and plastic bags. And in the Origami and Artistic Book Creation Workshop, UN staff children will take part in a hands-on session to fold the Origami Dove of Peace and create artistic books. The last workshop is held in collaboration with the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC), offering a peaceful moment of creativity and reflection on the conditions of children all around the world.
The other exhibition is dedicated for artworks of the students of Qatar University, the College of Education. These works of Art Education students have focused on creating a Qatari artistic scene that is authentic in its content and contemporary in its form. This demonstrates that cultural heritage is a source of inspiration and creative identity for the students, and that this is not limited to mastering modern techniques and methods but extends to being a bridge connecting the rich past with the promising future. This contributes to building a promising future vision and supports the instillation of heritage and art values in future generations.
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