Indonesia’s special branch of Nahdlatul Ulama (PCINU) Qatar, in collaboration with the Indonesian embassy in Doha, held the 2nd Indonesian Ramadan Festival recently and brought together some 300 participants.
The activity aims to strengthen ties of brotherhood among the Indonesian diaspora and promote the richness of culture and traditions of typical Indonesian Ramadan, according to the embassy.
The festival featured various activities such as a calligraphy colouring competition for children, storytelling for teens, an Indonesian culinary bazaar, and a book review.
"This Ramadan Festival is a vehicle to share joy with everyone, especially children,” said PCINU Qatar chairman Ali Musthofa.
Indonesian ambassador Ridwan Hassan welcomed this activity, saying: “Aside from being a place for friendship, this activity is also a tool to transfer the values to our children.”
The activities were supported by various parties such as the Association of Indonesia's University of Padjdjaran Alumni in Qatar, the Indonesian Community Association in Qatar, Indonesia's Bank Central Asia and Indonesian restaurants in Qatar.
The 2nd Indonesian Ramadan Festival brings together some 300 Indonesian expatriates in Doha.
