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Presenting Traditions Through Nature
In early April, the town of Khurmal in Kurdistan bloomed livelier than ever under the shadow of the Zagros Mountains. The seventh annual Spring Herbs Festival – a vibrant tribute to nature, traditio
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Gul-Shler: An Upside-down Crown
Nestled among the snowy peaks and verdant valleys of Kurdistan, each spring the Kurdish tulip (Gul-Shler in Sorani Kurdish, or fritillaria imperialis) emerges, adding brilliance to the harmony of sp
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Erbil A Peaceful Arena for India and Pakistan
In Erbil, the capital city of Kurdistan Region, the crack of the cricket bat and the cheers of Indian and Pakistani players fill the stadium’s air. It is a sound far removed from the gunfire and ten
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More Than a Fighter
He pushed his opponent to the edge until his back hit the ropes. Then came a barrage of jabs, hooks, and uppercuts, enough to take the giant down. The referee pulled him back and began the ten-count
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The Colors of Heritage
Ahmet Cakmak (AC): At what age did you first encounter painting and sculpture, the cornerstones of fine arts? What were your feelings?
Gokhan Aslan (GA): Reflecting on my artistic journey, I would
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The Minaret: Erbil’s Enduring Landmark
The Mudhafaria Minaret, also known as the Choli Minaret, continues to stand as a prominent historical landmark in the heart of the Kurdistan Region’s capital, Erbil, nearly nine centuries after its
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Leyla Bedirkhan and the Liberation of Dance
“I am the first Kurd to dance at La Scala [Opera House in Milan]. When I was asked, ‘Are you a woman from the East?’ – especially regarding Egypt, a country where I spent part of my childhood – noth
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Fadil Jaf ’s Kurdish Staging of Romeo and Juliet
Taking a bold risk, the director, trainer, and researcher Fadil Jaf translated the play Romeo and Juliet – as adapted by the Swedish writer Thomas Melgren from William Shakespeare’s masterpiece – in
