The Erbil Folk Arts Troupe brings Kurdish folklore, music, and traditional dress to an international festival, promoting Erbil’s cultural heritage and message of coexistence.
The Erbil Folk Arts Troupe continued its international activities by participating in a cultural festival in Poland, where it showcased Kurdish folklore, music, traditional dance, and national attire to audiences from around the world.
As part of the festival, the Mayor of Płock welcomed the Erbil Folk Arts Troupe during a ceremony featuring participating folkloric delegations.
During the ceremony, the troupe presented the Mayor of Płock with the official commemorative crest of the City of Erbil. The crest features images of the historic Erbil Citadel and the Choli Minaret, symbolizing the cultural ties and spirit of coexistence between the two cities.
Throughout the festival, the Erbil troupe performed several traditional Kurdish folk dances, known as Halparke, alongside folkloric groups representing different countries.
Audiences warmly received the troupe’s traditional melodies, folk songs, dances, and colorful Kurdish costumes, which reflected the history and cultural identity of Kurdistan.
The troupe’s participation demonstrated the role of Kurdish art as more than entertainment. Through music and dance, the performers presented Kurdish culture as a means of cultural dialogue and a bridge connecting people from different countries.
From the ancient heritage of Erbil to international stages, the troupe carried a message of peace, coexistence, and cultural pride to audiences in Poland.
