Six Kurdish musical pieces performed at Brussels’ prestigious Bozar Hall during an official European occasion
Kurdish music and traditional clothing were showcased at an official European event in Brussels, Belgium, bringing Kurdish cultural heritage to an international audience.
A Kurdish music group, dressed in traditional Kurdish attire, performed six musical pieces at the prestigious Bozar Hall, attracting an audience that included visitors from several European countries.
The performance formed part of a cultural and humanitarian initiative highlighting multicultural cooperation between Europe and the Kurdistan Region. It also marked a rare opportunity for Kurdish music to be presented at an official event at one of Brussels’ prominent cultural venues.
Alan Aref, a well-known Kurdish musician who participated in the orchestra as a Kurdish instrumentalist, described the occasion as historic and unprecedented. He said the event was organized in connection with Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Aref explained that his recent performances of Kurdish music had attracted the attention of international audiences, leading to his selection to participate in the official concert.
He said his aim was to present Kurdish folk and national music through a contemporary musical arrangement, incorporating melodies representing different regions of Kurdistan.
According to Aref, the orchestra consisted of professional European musicians, and the concert featured a high-level choral performance of Kurdish songs and melodies.
He described the experience as the realization of a personal dream, demonstrating the richness of Kurdish musical heritage and its ability to connect with international audiences.
The performance provided an opportunity to introduce Kurdish music and traditional clothing to a wider European audience, highlighting the cultural diversity and artistic heritage of Kurdistan.