Alwan Museum preserves Kurdish heritage
Tucked away beneath a modest storefront on one of Erbil’s public streets lies one of the city’s most enduring cultural landmarks—the Alwan Antique Museum. At...
Category : Art & Culture
Traditional Kurdish Carpet Weaving Preserves Cultural Heritage
The tradition of weaving and knitting carpets, rugs, and tapestries in Kurdistan traces its roots back thousands of years. It flourished particularly in the 1940s,...
Sulaymaniyah student Wisti Mahmoud pursues art, criticism
Sulaymaniyah’s Wisti Mahmoud blends sculpture, graphics, and critical thought in her evolving artistic journey. Sculptor Wisti Mahmoud is 23 years old, born and raised in...
Life and works of Kurdish poet Mawlawi honored
The real name of Sayed Abdulrahim, son of Saeed Tawegozi, appears in his works as “Ma’doom,” but among readers he is best known by the...
Erbil opens Supreme Minstrels Center to showcase Kurdish heritage
A new Erbil center preserves Kurdish minstrelsy, showcasing music, crafts, and cuisine to tourists. The Kurdistan Supreme Center for Minstrels has officially opened in Shanadhar...
Kurdistan restores Akre neighborhood to boost tourism
Parts of the old neighborhoods of Akre are being renovated in their classical style to save them from ruin. The town of Akre, with its...
Gali Sherane draws thousands with blue waters, cool climate
Known for blue waters and cool summers, Gali Sherane has become Kurdistan’s booming tourist attraction. In the Kurdistan Region, there are hundreds of tourist destinations...
Kamaran’s Bird Play debuts in Erbil, tours planned
Shwan Karim’s new play Kamaran’s Bird mixes comedy and tragedy, opening in Erbil to strong audiences. In Erbil, the play Kamaran’s Bird was performed at...
Kurdish designer showcases ‘Milan Enchanted’ collection in Italy
Erbil-based designer Lara Dzayi presents her “Milan Enchanted” collection at Milan Fashion Week. At the end of September this year, Milan Fashion Week will take...
Erbil Citadel hosts cultural concert with Kurdish artists
At the historic Erbil Citadel, a special concert was organized featuring two music groups. The event brought together a female artist from the East of...