Some of the ambassadors with Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, Director General of Katara, at the traditional and contemporary art exhibition of Uzbekistan at Katara.
DOHA: A number of ambassadors stationed in Qatar visited an exhibition of traditional and contemporary art of Uzbekistan at Katara recently.
During their visit, the envoys viewed the exhibits, which include pieces of classic and modern Uzbek art and rarities, and a display of the traditions and heritage of Uzbekistan.
The exhibition, which ends today, is a joint project of Katara and the Forum of Culture and Arts of the Uzbekistan Foundation.
The ambassadors, who also attended a reception hosted by Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, Director General of Katara, appreciated the efforts of Katara in hosting the exhibition and said such events helped people appreciate and understand the culture of other countries.
The exhibition is Qatar’s first ever celebration of the timeless and diverse Uzbek culture. One of its attractions is a replica of the oldest copy of the Holy Quran, also called Uthman Quran, written during the time of the third Caliph, Uthman bin Affan. Also on show are miniature art, including creations by contemporary Uzbek miniature artists, historical costumes, an album cataloguing rare samples of oriental calligraphy and miniature art, and original pieces of woodcarving, stamping, embroidery, golden embroidery, lacquer painting and ceramic work.
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