Sergalo village, located in Surdash sub-district of Dukan district in Sulaymaniyah province, is known for its beautiful natural landscape and agricultural lifestyle. Nestled on the slopes of Mount Halajd, the village is home to around 200 households engaged mainly in farming and livestock.
The village’s terrain is rugged and challenging, making agriculture difficult. However, Sergalo is famous for its grapes—both wild and cultivated varieties. Its grapes are highly regarded in the region and lead in raisin production.
Every summer, starting in mid-August, farmers rise early to harvest the black, juicy, and sweet grapes that grow across the hills and mountains. These grapes serve multiple purposes: some are sold fresh in local markets, while others are dried into raisins or processed into syrup and grape juice, which supply shops and syrup factories.
Due to the steep and uneven terrain, transporting the grape harvest is slow and difficult. Many farmers rely on donkeys and mules to carry grape baskets from the vineyards down to the main roads, where the produce is loaded onto vehicles for sale and distribution.
