The German Embassy and the Goethe-Institut Gulf Region have brought German musicians and entertainers to enrich this year’s Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF).
In its eighth edition, the festival organised by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) focuses on cultural diversity and home-grown culinary talent.
Hassan Al Ibrahim, Chief Tourism Development Officer at QTA, said: “QIFF, now in its eighth annual edition, creates a shared space where the nation’s local heritage and multiculturalism is celebrated through food. Through culinary expressions, residents and visitors are invited to explore and exchange cultural, social, and entertainment experiences.
“In addition to food, we are delighted to have Germany represented through a host of German musicians, artists and performers who are taking part in QIFF under the umbrella of the Qatar Germany 2017 Year of Culture. We welcome them to savour the flavours of Qatar and enjoy a taste of our country’s warm hospitality.”
German Ambassador Hans-Udo Muzel, said: “Let me welcome you to this year’s Qatar International Food Festival that has strong German participation in our Qatar Germany 2017 Year of Culture. “Besides the possibility to try some German delicacies at the German stand we are proud to announce the musical by-program offered by ‘Niederbayerischer Musikantenstammtisch’.