Ceremony in Erbil recognizes the folklorist and journalist’s contribution to preserving Kurdish heritage
A ceremony honoring Kurdish folklorist and journalist Jamal Gerdasori was held in Erbil, attended by senior officials, intellectuals, writers, literary figures and artists.
The ceremony was held at the Safwat Jerrah Hall of the Directorate of Cinema and Theatre in cooperation with the Erbil Governorate and the Directorate of Literary Activities and Centres of Erbil. Held under the title “Effort and Pride,” the event recognized Gerdasori’s long-standing contribution to Kurdish culture, folklore and journalism.
Speakers at the ceremony highlighted Gerdasori’s role in documenting and preserving Kurdish folklore and his longstanding work in journalism. They also stressed the importance of collecting, preserving and making his writings and works available to future generations as part of Kurdistan’s cultural heritage.
At the end of the ceremony, a special award of appreciation was presented to Gerdasori in recognition of his decades of work and service to Kurdish culture.
Gerdasori is a recognized figure in Kurdish culture, literature and media. Throughout his career, he has devoted considerable effort to collecting and documenting Kurdish folklore, traditional stories, oral history and customs from villages and different regions of Kurdistan.
His work has helped preserve elements of Kurdish cultural heritage that have traditionally been passed from one generation to another through oral traditions.
Alongside his work as a folklorist, Gerdasori has had a long career in journalism. Through his writings in Kurdish newspapers and magazines, he has covered cultural and social issues and contributed to Kurdish media.
The ceremony also served as an opportunity to emphasize the importance of supporting researchers, writers and cultural figures who document Kurdish heritage and help preserve it for future generations.
Participants praised Gerdasori’s commitment to Kurdish culture and described his work in folklore and journalism as part of a broader effort to protect the cultural memory and identity of Kurdish society.