Kani Bast: Iraq’s tallest waterfall and the frozen jewel of Kurdistan
Kani Bast, Iraq’s highest waterfall and one of the natural treasures of Southern Kurdistan, stands 36 metres tall in the heart of the Balakayati mountains...
Category : Art & Culture
Mir Kallos cave overlooks Hawdian village in Bradost mountains
The Mir Kallos cave, perched in the Bradost mountain range, overlooks the village of Hawdian in the Diana sub-district of Soran. Situated just five kilometres...
The Play “The Word No” debuts in Erbil after nine months of rehearsals
The play “The Word No” is currently being performed at Erbil’s School Activities Hall, featuring a cast of actors who dedicated nine months to preparation....
Khalil Ali and his mission to preserve Kurdish art
Writer and artist Khalil Ali, born in Ranya, is a distinguished figure in both art and education. With expertise in art education, he began his...
Sarwin Darwesh: The voice of freedom in Kurdish poetry
Erbil-born poet Sarwin Darwesh has made a lasting mark on Kurdish literature with her evocative and rebellious poetry. Born in Erbil in 1972, Sarwin Darwesh...
Actress Soma Qasim reflects on theatre and cinema
Actress and theatre artist Soma Qasim hails from Sulaymaniyah and has become one of the city’s respected figures in performing arts. She graduated from the...
Duhok’s ancient city of Mardaman uncovered
Duhok province is home to numerous archaeological sites, with research and excavation ongoing to uncover more of the region’s ancient history. Recently, a French production...
Kozhin Azad: Exploring the spiritual side of painting
At 24 years old, Kozhin Azad from Hawraman, currently living in Sulaymaniyah, is making a name for himself in the local art scene. A fourth-year...
Historic Qardaran tea house remains a local landmark
In the heart of Erbil’s old bazaar, the Qardarān Tea House stands as a cherished symbol of the city’s social and cultural life. This small...