China and Qatar launch a series of cultural events

A series of events will be held in China and Qatar through the year to mark the China-Qatar Cultural Year 2016, the Ministry of Culture and the Qatari embassy in Beijing recently announced.

Chinese and Qatari artists performed in an opening ceremony on Sunday in Doha, the capital of Qatar, followed by 17 cultural events from China and 10 from the Middle Eastern country. Music, dance, films, exhibitions, literature and food will lace the yearlong program.

What About the Art? Contemporary Art from China, an exhibition to showcase the works of more than a dozen Chinese artists and curated by the New York-based artist Cai Guoqiang, will be held at Doha's QM Gallery Al Riwaq from March 12 to Aug 12.