NÛPELDA DENÎZ

Makhmour- The Stêra Zêrin Culture and Art Center was founded in the Martyr Rustem Cudi Camp (Makhmour Refugee Camp) on May 11, 2023, to preserve Kurdish culture and pass it down to the next generations.

“We will welcome International Women’s Day with the enthusiasm of the ‘Call for Peace and Democratic Society’ made by Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan on February 27,” said Evîn Colemerg, executive of the center in the camp.

‘Our aim is to preserve Kurdish culture’

Evîn Colemerg talked about the founding purpose of the center and said, “In the camp, women lead art and cultural activities. For long years, we organized our art and cultural activities under the umbrella of Kevana Zêrîn Culture and Art Center. On May 11, 2023, we changed the name of the center as Stêra Zêrîn. Families and women, especially young women, have a great interest in the center. As the center, we call on families and women to preserve their culture. Art and culture is not just singing or playing instruments but also shaping society. One of our main aims is to preserve Kurdish culture.”

‘The center attracts intensive attention’

Evîn Colemerg also gave information about the activities of the center. “We have three departments, folkdance, music and theatre. We organize music courses for children and young people during school holidays. Children are the future of a free society. One of our projects is to found a culture and art academy to raise awareness among children and women.”

The center has prepared a special program for International Women’s Day. “This year, we will welcome International Women’s Day with the enthusiasm of the ‘Call for Peace and Democratic Society’ made by Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan. We have music, folk dance and theatre groups to perform on March 8. We want to celebrate International Women’s Day with great enthusiasm and then Newroz on March 21.”