Officials and visitors during the exhibition.
Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), in collaboration with the Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Centre in Doha, has inaugurated the exhibition “From Roots, Across Cultures, to the Future.”
Hosted in Gallery 47, the exhibition runs from September 27 to October 3, 2026, and is open daily from 10am to 10pm.
Holding under the theme “Legacy of the Past, Inspiration for the Future,” the exhibition offers a cultural and artistic experience that blends the depth of heritage with the spirit of contemporary design.
It highlights art’s capacity to build bridges between cultures and foster human dialogue through a universal language that transcends borders.
The exhibition aims to strengthen cultural ties between Qatar and Turkiye by evoking traditional values and historical and cultural heritage, presenting them anew through a modern, creative vision that opens up fresh horizons for future generations.
The opening ceremony was attended by CEO of the Katara Centre for Public Diplomacy and Director of International Affairs at Katara Maryam Al-Saad, and Director of the Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Centre in Doha Enver Gedik alongside a number of art, culture, and design enthusiasts.
In his remarks at the exhibition’s opening, Gedik expressed his great pleasure in participating in the event. He emphasized that traditional attire—alongside innovative designs inspired by this rich heritage, forms a vital part of both Qatari and Turkish cultures. He noted that clothing is more than mere apparel; it embodies cultural elements that reflect a society’s lifestyle, aesthetic tastes, traditions, and stories passed down through generations. He pointed out that every pattern, fabric, colour, and embroidery carries a trace of the cultural memory to which it belongs.
Gedik explained that the exhibited works highlight the importance of preserving cultural heritage while simultaneously reinterpreting and presenting it in new ways that facilitate its transmission to future generations.
He noted that Qatar and Turkiye share a similar vision regarding the importance of culture, the arts, and the preservation of traditions.
He emphasized that the exhibition contributes to strengthening cultural ties between the two nations and offers an opportunity for deeper mutual understanding through art.
He added that a key mission of the Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Center, beyond promoting the Turkish language and culture, is to build bridges of mutual understanding and friendship between cultures and peoples, noting that this exhibition embodies that very approach.
