art and culture
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“Dream and Reality”: Exhibition embodying reality of women in Gaza
Palestinian artist Tahani Skaik has held an art exhibition named, “Dream and Reality” in the Gaza Strip to embody the reality of Palestinian women.
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26th Flying Broom International Women Films Festival kicks off
The 26th Flying Broom International Women’s Films Festival kicked off in Ankara last night with the award ceremony. Award winners dedicated their awards to Çiğdem Mater.
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Kurdish singer Ruken Raşid becomes voice of resistance in Afrin and Tabqa
Kurdish singer Rukan Raşid, who was displaced from Afrin to Tabqa after the Turkish state occupied Afrin, has become the voice of resistance in Afrin and Tabqa.
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Women learn how to paint in Rojava
Women attending the Fine Art Institute in Rojava reveal their skills, reflecting nature and the hope of their people for freedom in their paintings.
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26th Flying Broom International Women Films Festival to kick off on May 31
The 26th Flying Broom International Women Films Festival will kick off on May 31 with the motto, “More, Not Less”. At the festival, 64 films from many countries will be screened.
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12-year musical journey of 16-year-old Siyan Nebo
The musical journey of Siyan Nebo (16), who was displaced from Afrin to Shahba after the city was occupied, has continued since she was four. The young singer tells the pain and resistance of the Kurdish people in her songs.
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Women’s Museum in Marrakesh preserves culture of Moroccan women
The Women’s Museum in Marrakesh preserves the culture of Moroccan women and their artistic achievements through a variety of thematic exhibitions that highlight the creative spirit of Moroccan women and their cultural contributions around the world.
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Two ancient cities in Deir ez-Zor: Halabiye & Zalabiye
Halabiye and Zalabiye are two archaeological sites witnessing the history of Deir ez-Zor. Located on the left and right banks of the Euphrates River in Deir ez-Zor, they are known as “Fortified cities” by local people.
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Kobanê hosts 2nd Literature Week
The 2nd Literature Week kicked off in Kobanê on April 29. Seminars and panels of the event focus on the philosophy and identity of Kurdish poet Meleyê Cizîri.
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Gazan writer sheds light on women's issues in her books
Gazan writer Rasha Farhat has published several books and collections of short stories to shed light on the reality of women in the Gaza Strip.
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Serra Yılmaz awarded Anna Maria Mammoliti Minerva Prize
Actress Serra Yılmaz has been awarded the Anna Maria Mammoliti Minerva Prize.
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Yaza Jasêm passes ‘Deq’ art down to next generation
Yaza Jasêm is determined to pass the art of “Deq (Kurdish tattoos)” down to the next generation although she is 70 years old. She calls on young people to “preserve your culture and traditions.”
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Cannes Film Festival announces its full line-up for 2023
The Cannes Film Festival has announced the official line-up for the 76th Cannes Film Festival to be held from 16-27 May. The films directed by six women will compete this year.
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Safînaz Evdikê: The TV series called “The Night of the Fall" does not show the true face of ISIS
Safînaz Evdikê, member of the Kezî Collective for Women Filmmakers, thinks the TV series called “Laylat al-Suqut (English: The Night of the Fall)”, a series depicting the fall of Mosul at the hands of ISIS, does not show the true face of ISIS.
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Gazan artist aims to raise awareness for women’s rights by performing shadow play
Gazan artist Amira Hamdan performs shadow plays telling the stories of women and children to raise awareness.
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Gazan woman turns palm leaves into art form
Fatima Musleh makes baskets, bread bins, plates and other products by using date palm leaves in the Gaza Strip.
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8-year-old Awaz Kal plays flute, zurna and mey
Awaz Kal is an eight-year-old boy playing wind instruments such as flute, zurna and mey, which are commonly used in Kurdish music. He wants to be a well-known flautist in the future.
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“Fairuz, A Homeland” tells Lebanese singer Fairuz's exceptional artistic career
The Arab Thought Foundation (ATF) has launched a special publication named “Fairuz, A Homeland”, composed of a collection of articles, studies and testimonies on various aspects of Lebanese singer Fairuz's exceptional artistic career.
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Yekta Herekol Theater Festival continues in Qamishlo
On the 4th day of the Yekta Herekol Theater Festival, the play “Berf jî diêşe (English: Snow hurts too)” was performed by the Hîlala Zêrîn Sarya Baran Theater Group.
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Special committee formed for Mazlum Bagok Journalism Prize
Giving information about the 2022-2023 Mazlum Bagok Journalism Prize, YRA Co-chair Malva Elî said that they have reserved a special committee for women journalists this year so that “Women’s efforts will not be hidden, ignored.”