Qatar Week - Ferjaan in Tokyo

Roppongi Hills, Tokyo, Japan

One of the most exciting events to take place during the Qatar-Japan 2012 Year of Culture was Qatar Week: Ferjaan in Tokyo.

The event was launched with the presence of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado and H.E. Mr. Abdulla Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, Chairman of the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority, and other high ranking officials from Qatar.

Theatre & Music

Festivals

Ferjaan, which means ‘neighbourhood’ in colloquial Qatari Arabic, was an impressive village covering over 1,200 m2.

A historically-accurate representation of a Souq was built in Roppongi city to host exhibits by various Qatari organisations and institutions and showcase a number of cultural projects. Visitors enjoyed performances by Qatari artists as well as talks and presentations.

Ferjaan celebrated the rich heritage of Qatar and celebrated its modern achievements. The village engaged local visitors in Tokyo through interactive platforms, film screenings, music and dance, competitions, food and art.