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Gela Wesh Redefines Style and Sustainability at New York Fashion Week
Gela Wesh, born Gelawesh Sharifi, a visionary Kurdish designer from Mahabad in Eastern Kurdistan (northwestern Iran), has firmly established her presence in the global fashion arena. By showcasing h
The Art of Shamal Saadullah: A Journey Through Time and Memory
Shamal Saadullah’s artistic journey is a captivating exploration of time, history, and the human condition. Like a sculptor meticulously shaping clay, Saadullah takes fragments of various artistic m
Kurdish Theatrical Expression at 1893 Chicago World’s Fair
The World’s Columbian Exposition, held in Chicago in 1893, remains a landmark event in 19th-century history. This prestigious expo, which presented innovations in fields like economics, culture, and
Kurdish KOICA Staff Member Wins International Recognition
Mudhafar Yousif Hamad, Logistics Officer at the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Office in Erbil, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the top position in a performance competiti
The Art of Adornment: A Closer Look at Kurdish Tattooing Practices
Photos: Murat Ayneli The practice of adorning the face and body with tattoos holds deep roots in Kurdish culture, echoing ancient beliefs and traditions through symbolic designs. Throughout histor
Burhan Sonmez: One Misses Their Mother Tongue
“One misses their mother tongue. We, the Kurds, are basically in exile in our homeland. Not only our land but also our language has been taken away from us. In Turkey, where nearly 20 million Kurds
Re-visualizing Sulaymaniyah as a Woman-Friendly City
As a young girl living in Sulaymaniyah, I loved the city. However, the feeling was not reciprocated. I believe that the reason for this is the city’s design, which is not women-friendly and thus doe
The Mandaean Sabians: An Ancient Faith Finds a Home in Kurdistan
Along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in southern Iraq, a religious minority cloaked in white performs ritualistic baptisms in the flowing waters. These are the Mandaean Sabians, an ancient communit
Akre’s Timeless Tribute to Newroz
The historical city of Akre, nestled in Duhok Governorate in the Kurdistan Region and revered as the epicenter of Newroz festivities, glimmered with vibrant fireworks on the evening of Wednesday, Ma
Hanna’s Athletic Triumphs
Born in June 2004 in Oslo, the capital of Norway, Hanna Maroofi is a proud Kurdish girl with roots in Rojhelat in Eastern Kurdistan (northwestern Iran). Her parents’ story is one of resilience and c

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Gela Wesh, born Gelawesh Sharifi, a visionary Kurdish designer from Mahabad in Eastern Kurdistan (northwestern Iran), has firmly established her presence in the global fashion arena. By showcasing h

Shamal Saadullah’s artistic journey is a captivating exploration of time, history, and the human condition. Like a sculptor meticulously shaping clay, Saadullah takes fragments of various artistic m

The World’s Columbian Exposition, held in Chicago in 1893, remains a landmark event in 19th-century history. This prestigious expo, which presented innovations in fields like economics, culture, and

Mudhafar Yousif Hamad, Logistics Officer at the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Office in Erbil, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the top position in a performance competiti

Photos: Murat Ayneli The practice of adorning the face and body with tattoos holds deep roots in Kurdish culture, echoing ancient beliefs and traditions through symbolic designs. Throughout histor

“One misses their mother tongue. We, the Kurds, are basically in exile in our homeland. Not only our land but also our language has been taken away from us. In Turkey, where nearly 20 million Kurds

As a young girl living in Sulaymaniyah, I loved the city. However, the feeling was not reciprocated. I believe that the reason for this is the city’s design, which is not women-friendly and thus doe

Along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in southern Iraq, a religious minority cloaked in white performs ritualistic baptisms in the flowing waters. These are the Mandaean Sabians, an ancient communit

The historical city of Akre, nestled in Duhok Governorate in the Kurdistan Region and revered as the epicenter of Newroz festivities, glimmered with vibrant fireworks on the evening of Wednesday, Ma

Born in June 2004 in Oslo, the capital of Norway, Hanna Maroofi is a proud Kurdish girl with roots in Rojhelat in Eastern Kurdistan (northwestern Iran). Her parents’ story is one of resilience and c

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