Katara - the Cultural Village Foundation, in co-ordination with the Algerian embassy in Qatar, recently organised an Andalusian music concert performed at the Opera House theatre in Katara.
The concert was attended by several diplomats and dignitaries as well as by a considerable number of Andalusian music fans and visitors from different communities in Qatar, Katara said in a statement.
Abdulaziz al-Sabaa, Algeria’s ambassador to Qatar, delivered a speech before the audience where he praised the efforts of Katara to host the concert featuring prominent Algerian artiste Nassima Shaaban. “I would like to convey my deepest gratitude to Katara for their constant co-operation and keenness to present the precious culture of Algeria as well as other cultural specialties from around the world,” he said.
Shaaban expressed happiness at being able to perform in Qatar for the first time after having performed at many places in the world.
“I am here to present this marvellous type of music in the best form, which carries a message of peace to the world from our deep-rooted heritage – one that we inherited from our ancestors in Andalusia,” Shaaban said.
The artiste stressed that she acquired this art from the older generation and is now teaching it to youngsters in order to “preserve this valued heritage”.
Katara has hosted several cultural events in co-operation with the Algerian embassy in Doha, such as the successful Shahrazad Symphony musical show in 2016 and the Algerian folklore show at the Cultural Diversity Festival.
Nassima Shaaban (middle) performing at the show.
