Leyla Bedirxan: A pioneer of Kurdish art and dance
Leyla Bedirxan (1908-1986), born in Istanbul to the prominent Kurdish Bedirxan family, was a trailblazer in the world of dance. In 1913, after a decree...
Category : Art & Culture
Shahram Nazeri
In the vibrant mosaic of Iranian music, few artists have bridged cultures as seamlessly as Shahram Nazeri. Renowned as a pioneering musician, Nazeri is a...
New TV series to captivate audiences
Prominent Kurdish artist and filmmaker Hama Rashid Haras emphasizes the need to prioritize and advance Kurdish art, particularly in film and drama, to showcase Kurdish...
The Tanbur: A 3,500-year-old voice of Kurdish heritage
The Kurdish Tanbur stands as the ancestral foundation of all stringed instruments worldwide, with roots stretching back through millennia. This remarkable instrument features a distinctive...
Clove tea: A timeless Kurdish tradition of health and flavor
Clove tea, cherished in Kurdistan for both its health benefits and unique taste, has become an increasingly popular choice among locals. Many believe that adding...
Qawltas festival: Celebrating Yarsan heritage and resilience
The Yarsan religion, rooted in the Mithraic period over 4,000 years ago, has preserved many of its ancient traditions, including its unique festivals. Among these...
Komsay festival: Preserving Kurdish heritage and traditions
The Komsay Festival, one of the most important and longstanding Kurdish national religious ceremonies, continues to captivate both locals and international visitors. Celebrated for thousands...
Erbil citadel renovation and new hotel plans
The ongoing renovation of Erbil Citadel, the world’s oldest continuously inhabited settlement, is progressing rapidly under the close supervision of Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. Recent...
Breaking barriers: Kurdish female artist debuts song in Syriac
Hozan Alin, a talented female artist from Western Kurdistan (Rojava), has released a groundbreaking song in the Syriac language, highlighting the harmonious coexistence of diverse...
Uncovering a major bronze age urban center in Erbil
Kurd Qaburstan represents the largest Bronze Age settlement discovered on the Erbil Plain in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, spanning an impressive 100 hectares. The...