Qatar Museums recently hosted an event titled “Breads of the Creative Cities – A Culinary Collaboration Bridging Qatari and Italian Traditions” in collaboration with Creative Knowledge Foundation. The event showcased the cultural connections and creative exchange between Qatar and Italy through the art of bread-making. Held at Mama’s Cuisine in Vendome Mall, the event highlighted the shared values of creativity and cultural exchange through the universal symbol of bread.
As part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network initiative, the event marked the second collaboration between Doha and the “Breads of the Creative Cities” platform. This initiative aims to connect cities globally through the cultural significance of bread, which symbolizes community and heritage. The collaboration featured Qatari Chef Hessa Al Sulaiti and Italian Master Baker Donato Taronna from Monte Sant’Angelo, who created a unique Qatari-Italian fusion bread, reflecting the cultural connections nurtured through their collaboration.
Chef Hessa impressed attendees with a traditional Qatari bread-based dish that showcased her innovative approach to local culinary traditions, while Chef Donato shared his expertise in traditional Italian bread-making. The event was attended by Giuseppe Biagini, Head of the Creative Knowledge Foundation, who is the visionary behind the Breads of the UNESCO Creative Cities initiative. The collaboration highlighted Qatar Museums’ role in promoting cultural diplomacy and creative exchange, as well as Doha’s commitment to creativity as a tool for sustainable development and cross-cultural dialogue.
The event was documented for inclusion on the “Breads of the Creative Cities” website and will be featured in an upcoming publication, amplifying the impact of this collaboration. It follows a previous partnership between Doha and the initiative in June 2024, demonstrating Doha’s active participation in the global platform. “Breads of the Creative Cities” is a joint project between Tucson UNESCO City of Gastronomy and the Creative Knowledge Foundation, emphasizing the importance of culinary arts in fostering unity and creativity on a global scale.
