art and culture

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.

09:49

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.”

07:16

The Bouregreg Association has announced that the 15th International Women’s Film Festival of Salé (FIFFS) will begin on September 26, 2022.

12:06

Moroccan artist Wafaa Bakkar combines the beauty of the Amazigh dresses with her feelings and reflects them in her artworks.

13:43

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.

10:34

The 2nd Mardutho Festival, held to promote and reflect Syriac culture and art, kicks off in Qamishlo with participation of hundreds.

15:00

Tunisian artist Amina Bettaieb did not study fine art but she decided to realize her childhood dream after her retirement.

08:00

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.

14:16

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.

08:45

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.

10:52

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.

09:44

Kermanshah, the largest city of Rojhilat Kurdistan, hosts thousands of tourists every year with its unique nature and history.

08:26

Women entrepreneurs have not achieved their success overnight, they achieve it by taking small steps and overcoming many challenges.

14:30

The Rojava Children’s Orchestra Institute has given music education to children in order to pass traditional Kurdish music to the next generation.

12:42

Gûlçîn Xûlamweysî, who turns her love of nature into art in Hawreman, provides job opportunities for many women in Hawreman by making wooden baskets.

16:00

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.