Doha, Qatar National Library will inaugurate Letters of Faith: The Arabic Script in Indonesia exhibition in partnership with Indonesian and local cultural institutions. The exhibit will highlight the Library's unique collection, while showcasing Indonesia's rich Islamic heritage through the pages of beautifully adorned Quranic manuscripts.
The exhibition will also be showcasing loans from two prestigious institutions from Indonesia, artefacts that are displayed here in Qatar for the very first time. The exhibition will open to the public on 1 November.
The Cultural activities and 'Letters of Faith' exhibition intend to commemorate Qatar Indonesia 2023 Year of Culture Executive Director of Qatar National Library, Tan Huism, said Indonesia is renowned for its remarkable cultural diversity, rich spectrum of ethnicities, languages, and religions. With the worlds largest Muslim population, its port cities have, from the late 13th century, been vibrant conduits for trade, diplomacy, and faith, adding that she is delighted today to welcome all to explore exquisite Quranic manuscripts and other artefacts like maps and batik textile which are over a hundred years old.
The series of events will commence on 2 November with a storytelling session by HE Ambassador of Indonesia to Qatar Ridwan Hassan as he shares tales from the Land of a Thousand Islands. For those who appreciate handcrafts, the library is organizing a Batik-making workshop a technique of decorating cloth using wax in the color dyeing process.
On 3 November, Qatar National Library, in collaboration with Aljazeera Documentary, will host a film screening for the film 'Indoenesia and Discovering the Unknown,' followed by a QandA session the producer. This offers visitors an opportunity to broaden their horizons and appreciate the fusion of cultures in an engaging setting.
On 4 November, the final day of the Qatar-Indonesia Year of Culture series of events, a storytelling session led by Madame Lita Hassan, wife of HE Ambassador of Indonesia to Qatar Ridwan Hassan, will kick off the day's activities. Visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the tales that intertwine the cultural narratives of Qatar and Indonesia. The Library is also organizing a session on the craft of writing with award-winning Indonesian novelist Andrea Hirata.
Source: Qatar News Agency
