Qatar Museums (QM) has installed a collection of historical flags outside of the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) in celebration of the upcoming Qatar National Day. The brilliant display of flags pays homage to the rich cultural history of the country, whist illustrating the evolution of the design.
Historically, the story of the birth and development of the national flag, known as “Al Adaam”, highlights many of the landmark events in Qatar History.
The four flags on display outside of the NMoQ represent the journey of the country from approximately 1916 to today’s flag, which was adopted shortly before the country’s declaration of independence from Britain in 1971.
This initiative comes as part of QM’s continued efforts to increase awareness of Qatar’s history, develop appreciation and respect for its heritage, and put communities in touch with their past.
NMoQ is housed within a spectacular new building designed by architect Jean Nouvel, which will open to the public on March 28, 2019 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
The immersive and experiential NMoQ tells the story of the people and the land of Qatar from earliest times to today, giving voice to the country’s rich heritage and culture and expressing a vibrant community’s aspirations for the future. The NMoQ embraces, as its centerpiece, the restored historic Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani (1880-1957), son of the founder of modern Qatar: a building that in former times was both the home of the Royal Family and the seat of government and was subsequently the site of the original National Museum.
Source: Press Release
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