Qatar Museums, the German Embassy Doha and the Goethe-Institut Gulf Region officially launched Qatar Germany 2017 Year of Culture with a concert performed by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra at Katara Opera House on 1 February 2017.
Following the opening night, the Doha Film Institute marks the celebration of the Qatar Germany 2017 Year of Culture with a compelling showcase of German movies by master filmmakers.
Qatar Museums, the German Embassy Doha and the Goethe-Institut Gulf Region have invited German photographers to Doha for a mutual exchange with Qatari photographers.
Qatar National Library, Hamad bin Khalifa University Press, the German Embassy Doha and the Goethe-Institut Gulf Region have launched a project for Qatar children books authors under the title “Books - Made in Qatar”.
German designers Christian Zöllner and Sebastian Piatza presented their work at the Tasmeem Design Biennial at the Virginia Commonwealth University, Doha.
German jazz saxophonist Volker Schlott will visit Doha in fall 2017 with his band Favo. He will give concerts and workshops as part of the Qatar Germany 2017 program.
In November 2017, the German Embassy and the Goethe-Institut wrapped up their successful cooperation with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra in the Qatar Germany 2017 Year of Culture.
From 20 to 28 October 2017 visitors to the Fire Station Artist in Residence had the opportunity to see two German street artists working on their wall paintings.