art and culture
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Shiva Qadri follows her acting dreams
Shiva Qadri is a young actress from Sardasht. Speaking about her wishes, she said, “I wish the women of my country to be free and to have a space to follow their dreams.”
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International Women's Film Festival of Salé to kick off in Morocco on September 26
The Bouregreg Association has announced that the 15th International Women’s Film Festival of Salé (FIFFS) will begin on September 26, 2022.
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Moroccan artist Wafaa Bakkar reflects her culture in her artworks
Moroccan artist Wafaa Bakkar combines the beauty of the Amazigh dresses with her feelings and reflects them in her artworks.
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Panel on importance of children’s literature held in Sulaymaniyah
The Kurdish Writers’ Union held a panel on the importance of children’s literature in Sulaymaniyah. The panelists drew attention to how literature can shape the new generation and demanded more activities be held on this issue.
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2nd Mardutho Festival kicks off in Qamishlo
The 2nd Mardutho Festival, held to promote and reflect Syriac culture and art, kicks off in Qamishlo with participation of hundreds.
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She realizes her childhood dream after her retirement
Tunisian artist Amina Bettaieb did not study fine art but she decided to realize her childhood dream after her retirement.
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Tunisian artist Faten Al-Rizki turns her home into art studio
Interior architect Faten Al-Rizki has turned a corner of her house into an art studio after looking for a job for a long time.
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Painter Besma Enter: We want to create a creative generation
Painter Besma Enter, who participated in the art exhibition held in Hasakah by the Hilala Zêrin Cultural Movement, stated that people can express their feelings and cultures through paintings, so they want to create a creative generation.
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“Ancient buildings in Gaza should be protected”
Archaeologist Hiyam al-Bitar says there are 114 ancient buildings in Gaza, which has hosted many civilizations throughout history. “These ancient buildings should be protected,” she adds.
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Seher draws her dreams
Young artist Seher Ademi studied midwifery but chose to draw. Since she began to draw her dreams, she has been clinging on to her artworks more.
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Kermanshah attracts attention of people with its unique structures
Kermanshah, the largest city of Rojhilat Kurdistan, hosts thousands of tourists every year with its unique nature and history.
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From small steps to entrepreneurship
Women entrepreneurs have not achieved their success overnight, they achieve it by taking small steps and overcoming many challenges.
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Rojava Children's Orchestra Institute gives music education to children
The Rojava Children’s Orchestra Institute has given music education to children in order to pass traditional Kurdish music to the next generation.
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Gûlçîn Xûlamweysî turns her love of nature into art in Hawreman
Gûlçîn Xûlamweysî, who turns her love of nature into art in Hawreman, provides job opportunities for many women in Hawreman by making wooden baskets.
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Beit Byout: Theatre performance raises awareness on domestic violence in Lebanon
The theatre play called “Beit Byout”, which tells the stories of survivors of domestic violence, was performed in six rural areas of Lebanon to raise awareness on domestic violence.
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Second album of Kurdish singer Hêja released
Kurdish singer Hêja has released her second album entitled, “Pistepistek Bilind” on all social media platforms.
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“Hajar Khatoon” of Sanandaj’s Sartapoleh neighborhood
Sartapoleh, is one of the historical and old areas of Sanandaj, hosts many historical buildings such as the shrine of Hajar Khatoon, Pir Omar, Asef House. These buildings show the historical identity of this neighborhood. However, the shrine starts to fal
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Lebanese artist supports cancer patients with her art
Lebanese contemporary artist Nina Taher held an exhibition called “Rhythm of Life” consisting of 35 paintings at the Exode Art Gallery in Ashrafieh to support cancer patients.
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Historic Great Mosque of Khurmal faces extinction
The 1400-year old Great Mosque of Khurmal, located in the Khurmal district of Halabja province, faces destruction due to negligence by the authorities concerned.
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Qasr al-Basha brings together many civilizations
Qasr al-Basha Palace, having a historical and strategic location in the Gaza Strip, brings together many civilizations.