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
Yazidis celebrate the annual Jema festival in Lalish
Every October, Yazidis around the world gather to celebrate one of their holiest festivals, the Jema Festival, with many returning to the Lalish Temple in
Yezidis revive tradition with cultural ceremony in sinjar
After a five-year hiatus, Kurdish Yezidis in Sinjar have revived a cherished cultural tradition, organizing an annual ceremony to celebrate and preserve their heritage. This
Kurdish film festival showcases culture and women’s voices in Canada
From October 17 to 19, the city of Vancouver is hosting the second Kurdish Film Festival, featuring dozens of films that celebrate Kurdish culture, history,
The cornerstone of Iraq’s upcoming elections
By | Dr. Nazaket Hussen As Iraq prepares for the upcoming parliamentary elections next month, the nation once again stands at a defining moment in
Rewriting the narrative of Kurdistan–Turkey relations
By Jawad Qadir * The relationship between the Kurdistan Region and Turkey has historically been marked by suspicion and military tension. Yet in recent months,
Kurdistan’s Foreign Policy Amid Turkey-Iraq Dynamics
By Kazhan Abdullah After the 1991 uprising, and the establishment of a semi- autonomous entity of Iraqi Kurdistan, Kurdish leaders realized that unless they formed