DOHA: Carnegie Mellon University (CMU-Q) commemorated Qatar’s National Day by highlighting the country’s traditions and cultural heritage at a community event on campus last week.
Carnegie Mellon students, who established the Qatari Student Association in 2009, hosted the event to familiarize non-Qataris with Qatari culture and traditions by showcasing local food, music, clothes, and arts and crafts.
“We have an obligation to spread awareness about Qatar’s culture and traditions, both to build understanding between students here at the university and throughout Education City, who come from different backgrounds, and for us, as a country, to remember our past,” said Saleh Al Raisi, president of the Qatari Student Association.
Ilker Baybars, dean of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, commented on the celebration, saying, “As National Day approaches, we honor Qatar’s history, accomplishments and commitment to developing a sustainable future. Carnegie Mellon is proud to be part of Qatar Foundation, and remains firmly committed to the National Vision 2030. On behalf of the entire university community, I extend my congratulations to the State of Qatar.”
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar hosts a variety of cultural offerings throughout the academic year, including yearly exchange programs between students from Qatar and the United States.
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