Book documents 47 years of Erbil National Arts Troupe
A new book by Sirwan Osman, writer and Director General of Culture and Art of Erbil, documents the history, activities, and achievements of the Erbil...
Category : Art & Culture
Gali Sheerana: A hidden gem of nature and history
Deep in the mountains and green valleys of the Badinan region in Duhok province lies Gali Sheerana, or “Valley of the Lions,” a scenic destination...
“Grandma’s house” brings family comedy to Kurdish cinemas
The Kurdish feature film “Grandma’s House,” directed by Mohammed Mustafa and produced by Bahoz Nasraddin, is set to be released in cinemas across Kurdistan on...
Kurdish artist brings cultural heritage to international stage
Karwan Hamid Halaq represents Kurdish music at a multicultural concert in the Netherlands Kurdish singer Karwan Hamid Halaq has brought Kurdish music and culture to...
Hussein Shokh-keman: Half a century of preserving Kurdish folk music
For more than five decades, Hussein Shokh-keman, known by his artistic name “Ze-Ze,” dedicated his life to preserving and promoting Kurdish folk music. Through his...
The Shrine of Kaki Heran: Attracting Tourists with its Unique Characteristics
Many global travelers are fascinated by religious landmarks and are eager to gather knowledge about the traditions and rituals of believers. They seek out religious...
Zhan wins two awards at Birmingham Kurdish Film Festival
The Kurdish feature film Zhan has won two major awards at the Birmingham Kurdish Film Festival in the United Kingdom, receiving honors for best screenplay...
A Few Seconds of Waiting
By Younes Mohammad For years, there has been one photograph I have returned to more than any other. It is not the sharpest image I...
The Handwritten Quran of Mullah Musa Shabadin:
From a Historical Gem to a Catalyst for Religious Tourism in Sharbazher Introduction In the contemporary world of tourism marketing, religious and cultural landmarks are...
New Anfal documentary premieres in Erbil ceremony
A documentary film preserves the memory of the Anfal victims and sheds light on one of the darkest chapters in Kurdish history The documentary film...