art and culture

11:48

The 6th Osman Sabrî Literature Festival has kicked off in Qamishlo. Speaking about the festival attracting women writers, Nerîman Evdikê said that they managed to organize the festival despite the conditions of war.

10:04

Leyla Kenter, daughter of Yıldız Kenter, has died at 70 following a battle with cancer.

09:40

The 2nd Arîn Bisk and Zilfên Aştiyê Theater Festival continues with the performances of theater groups. Last night, “Siwarên Çûkan” theater play was performed at the festival.

09:45

The Kurdish Film Festival Berlin organized to support Kurdish filmmakers will kick off on October 13.

12:46

The 2nd Arîn Bisk and Zilfên Aştiyê Theater Festival has entered its fifth day. The festival continues with the performances of theater groups from Kobanê, Raqqa, Manbij, Afrin, Aleppo and Rmelan.

11:30

Palestinian artist Taima Salama has written a book entitled, “The Woodcutter and the Tree” that includes short stories, for children with visual impairments. Despite all obstacles, she works on writing a new book.

08:00

The 8th Amed Theater Festival will kick off in the city of Amed on October 20 by the Amed City Theater. Theater player Berfin Emektar told us that 18 theater plays, including 15 Kurdish theater plays, will be performed at the festival.

10:50

The 2nd Arîn Bisk and Zilfên Aştiyê Theater Festival kicked off in Kobanê on October 5. The festival continues with the performances of theater groups from Kobanê, Raqqa, Manbij, Afrin, Aleppo and Rmelan.

15:16

Nobel Prize in Literature 2022 is awarded to French writer Annie Ernaux “for the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory.”

13:13

“Whenever I sing, I feel like I am flying like a butterfly,” said young singer Hemrîn Selah, calling on people to learn their culture and music.

10:26

Gazan young artist Ahlam Abdel-Aty addresses social issues, particularly women and children issues in her artworks.

14:32

The 15th International Women’s Film Festival of Salé (FIFFS) kicked off in Morocco yesterday.

13:33

Khadra Al-Sawarka is a Bedouin woman making tents from goat hair and handicrafts. She has held an exhibition called, “The Qiblah of Bedouin life” in the Gaza Strip with the help of her children and grandchildren.

12:59

Women exhibited their handicrafts at the third Sharazur Autumn Festival.

09:56

The people of Shengal, who have formed their self-governance in all sphere of life after the genocide attacks, held an arts course for their children.

11:45

“I forget all the problems when I capture the smiles of newborn babies,” Egyptian photographer Iman Ahmed, who loves her profession despite gender discrimination and financial difficulties faced by her.

11:30

Hêzil Culture and Art Center director Iptîhal Mehmûd teaches women from all ages how to make handicrafts. These days, women have been working hard to organize a handicraft fair in order to exhibit their handicrafts.

12:15

The 7th Children Festival held in Rimêlan with the motto, “Children are protectors of culture”, ended yesterday. During the festival, many children took to the stage and displayed their talents.

11:25

The historic buildings in Afrin’s Barad village have been looted by Turkish forces and Turkish-backed factions in order to destroy the identity of the village.

08:30

Being interested in ceramic art since her childhood, Latifa Ziwani draws Moroccan motifs on pottery and holds exhibitions in many countries to promote Moroccan heritage.