art and culture

11:00

"Documentary director Yasmin Sharif Manesh says Kurdish women face major cinema challenges, requiring greater support, encouragement, and dedicated festival spaces to increase their presence.

08:15

In the heart of southern Lebanon, Beaufort Castle stands as a witness to centuries of conflict, while the recent explosion raises fears for its modern restorations, in contrast to the solidity of its rocky structure tied to the mountain itself.

11:08

To the rhythm of the daf and the breath of authenticity, the sound of music rises in Koya, in the Kurdistan Region, where women, by learning to play the daf, have become a symbol of preserving Kurdish culture.

09:02

Amıd Syria’s heritage debate, the song ‘Mahboub Qalbak’ renews discussion of Sweida’s cultural specificity, alongside growing fears over banning Damascus concerts.

13:01

The ancient tradition of "Daq" on the bodies of Kurdish women goes beyond being mere decoration; it is a living document of ancient beliefs, an unwritten history, and a feminine identity. This tradition has recently begun to spread again.

08:45

Costume designer Sabiha Al-Samarrai discussed her drama and theater career, Iraqi costumes' specificity, and designers' role in documenting identity, citing production and time challenges.

14:03

A 15 day sculpture workshop opened at the Golden Crescent Institute, where students chose historic women—Ishtar and Shah Maran—as their subjects.

08:33

Artist Zahra Al-Rubai'i recalls her artistic career and her earliest beginnings up to her presence in Iraqi drama and theater, pausing at her most prominent milestones, experiences, and her vision of the transformations that have occurred in art,artists.

11:46

From her village to the stage, Aylol Nazlier carries the songs of her childhood as more than melodies—they are memory, identity, and a language connecting generations.

09:09

Facing the decline of traditional dress, women's initiatives in Yemen are reviving the Sabri garment and its authentic embroidery, protecting heritage while providing income for women.

08:49

In a cultural center in Soliman, Tunisian women of all ages gather to learn Arabic calligraphy, rediscovering their heritage and expressing their identity through this timeless art form.

13:50

Protecting culture is everyone's responsibility, not just institutions. Azima Aziz leads Bella Organization, dedicated to preserving Kurdish cultural heritage through festivals and traditional arts.

09:49

Self-taught artist and medical student Roz Omar, from Qamishlo, has exhibited her work, won awards, and continued to pursue her passion alongside her university studies.

08:33

An academic and singer from Upper Egypt, Ruhiya Ahmed defies societal expectations, proving that artistic talent can complement academic success and serve as a space for creativity, communication, and community service.

09:54

In Aden, women are reclaiming their cultural presence through art, music,and theater, defying limited resources to preserve memory and build a cultural space for peace.

08:30

From the alleys of old Oran to global heritage platforms,the Oranian blouse endures as a symblo of Algerian elegance and identity, preserving genetations’ stories and festive traditions.

10:30

Iran's publishing and printing industry is facing sharp economic stagnation akin to crises in other sectors, while ongoing writing and efforts to overcome censorship, gender-based restrictions, and inflation pressures continue.

08:48

From within the constraints of society and the difficulties of Iraqi reality, Dunya Nour al-Din carved her path through knowledge, work, transforming her long-held dream of owning a library into a cultural project.

13:35

Bisna Ediş: Protecting Kurdish Language and boosting women in cinema are core to her work,urging quality films and an independent Kurdish cinema institution.

12:00

A visual artist, through the art of ceramics, transforms women's suffering and pain into an artistic language that expresses their issues, embodying them in her works through a powerful visual approach.