art and culture

16:48

4th Ordinary General Assembly of the Actors' Union of Turkey was held on September 10, 2021. Vahide Perçin becomes the new president of the Actors' Union of Turkey.

16:47

Many historical places in Kobanî have been destroyed or relocated. The women of Kobanî, who tell the stories of the city’s historical caves, demand the caves be protected.

14:20

Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services has announced Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper Series Volume1-2 as “harmful”.

09:34

Dr. Azza Charara Baydoun, a researcher and university professor, emphasized the importance of the feminist struggle in preventing violence, “The problems faced by women are always unimportant and ignored, especially in times of crisis.”

10:39

The opening ceremony of the Women’s Association For Culture, Art, and Literature (KASED) was held yesterday with the participation of many women, including HDP MPs.

15:00

The Children’s Festival was organized in Kobanî with the participation of hundreds of children. The festival ended after the closing ceremony.

13:58

Women are carriers of natural healing methods from the past to the present. They know many herbal remedies that are used for the treatment of many diseases such as hair loss or skin diseases. 62-year-old Şexa Misto is an expert in using medicinal herbs, “Nature has the cure for all diseases.”

08:50

Women’s Association For Culture, Art and Literature (KASED), founded in Amed to provide art education for women and children, will hold its opening ceremony on September 5. The aim of the association is to reach women and children, who cannot access art education in the city.

10:55

Fawzia Al-Konsousi wrote her first book, “Women of Marrakech… Traditional and Living Arts in City” at the age of 71 after retirement. “My book is a return to the memory of women and their role in building a life,” she said about her book.

14:10

Mural painter Sazan Ekber wants to paint happiness, love of country, and free women in her paintings, “however, creating a memory to not forget the deaths that came after the smell of apples is important,” she said.

09:42

Painter Şadan Bekir wants young women to reveal their skills. She paints only nature pictures now but she wants to improve herself in other fields as well.

16:22

Hîlala Zêrin Women's Culture Movement kicks off its cultural and artistic activities for the refugee children from Afrin in Shehba. The movement has organized many courses such as music, painting, and folk dance courses for the children.

09:58

Hilala Zêrîn Women’s Cultural Movement members start working to open the “Sara Music School” in Kobanî. “We want to provide an opportunity for young people to realize their dreams. All young women and men can come to the Sara Music School,” says Perwin Salih, one of the teachers of the school.

14:20

Hîlala Zêrîn Women’s Cultural Movement kicks off its arts and cultural events in Qamishlo. The movement will organize many events such as folk dance shows, painting exhibitions, and concerts in the Cizre region for 10 days.

11:39

“Arjin Education Term” began in the Hesekê city under the leadership of Hilala Zêrin Women’s Culture and Art Center in Northern and Eastern Syria. The women attending the courses of the education term learn their history and culture, and after the courses, they read books, sing songs and watch videos. “Education is a must” say the women.

13:14

The 5th Herekol Book Fair in Qamishlo closed its door after the closing ceremony was held at the Mihemed Şêxo Culture and Art Center.

16:45

Egyptian actress Fathia Tantawi died from a heart attack this morning, August 4.

11:36

Fatima Regragui, a leading actress in Moroccan theater, television, and film for more than 60 years, died on Monday, August 2.

11:17

5th Ronahi Bawer Folk Dance Festival starts in Hasekê. 16 folk dance groups will perform Turkmen, Arab, Kurdish, Syriac, and Circassian folk dances during the three-day festival.

10:42

Hasuni Caves, one of the first settlements of Anatolia, has survived from the Mesolithic period to the present day, but they do not receive sufficient interest despite their magnificent history. The caves, which are mostly visited by the local people, have been waiting to be opened to world tourism for years.