art and culture
-
Second album of Kurdish singer Hêja released
Kurdish singer Hêja has released her second album entitled, “Pistepistek Bilind” on all social media platforms.
-
“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
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Artist Lana Awad uses art to draw attention to women’s issues
Palestinian artist Lana Awad uses art to bring forth the issues faced by women in society. She has drawn cartoon characters since her childhood.
-
300-year-old cluster houses in Hizan start to fall apart
The 300-year-old cluster houses in Hizan, which impress those who see them with their architectural beauty, have started to fall apart.
-
“Being a woman is very hard, you’d have to work hard to succeed”
“Being a woman is very hard. A woman has to be a friend, a good wife and a perfect mother, and also successful in her career,” musician and illustrator Neda Izadi said.
-
Describing consumption and chaos by painting
We often find ourselves mentally living outside of our real physical environment. As women, we have been stuck in concepts such as alienation, estrangement, displacement, and con-sumption.
-
Women participate in musical project started in Manbij
Manbij Culture and Art Center has started a project for women to reveal their talent in music. The women participating in the project will have a six-month music course.
-
“Every musical instrument has a soul”
“Every musical instrument has a soul,” said Meryem Surnamher, who makes and plays musical instruments in Iran.
-
‘Our Heritage” exhibition held in Egypt
The “Our Heritage” exhibition was held in Egypt with the participation of women from many countries.
-
Gazan artist starts project against gender-based violence
Gazan artist Sherine Abdel Karim has launched a project called “Victim” to raise awareness about gender-based violence by making sculptures and paintings.
-
Amani al-Badri wants to improve herself in photography
Armani al-Badri is a Libyan young woman, who loves photography and wants to develop herself in this field. She told us that she feels happy whenever she discovers new things.
-
Members of Golden Crescent Movement share their experiences to overcome challenges
Members of the Golden Crescent Movement of Afrin canton in northern and eastern Syria have developed their creative and cultural skills by sharing their experiences and learning from other women’s experiences.
-
“Nûjiyan was the voice of women of Shengal”
Zinarîn Zinar, the editor of the “Nûjiyan” documentary film, says that Nujiyan Erhan was the voice, cry and color of the women of Shengal.
-
Women overcome challenges by making handicrafts
One of Egypt's most promising sectors for preserving its heritage and culture is handicraft.
-
Kurdish women in Europe to hold 16th Zîlan Women's Festival
The Kurdish women in the diaspora will hold the 16th Zîlan Women's Festival on June 18, 2022. NuJINHA spoke to the preparation committee of the festival.
-
Poet-singer Şahsenem Bacı dies at 79
Şahsenem Bacı, first female poet-singer in Turkey, passed away at the age of 79.
-
Malika Omrani makes her voice heard through her books
Tunisian writer and poet Malika Omrani says that she is able to make her voice heard by people despite the challenges.