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Gava Şitil Mezin Dibin wins Best Film Award at SKIP CITY International D-Cinema Festival in Japan
It had its world premiere at Mexico's Cine Pobre Film Festival. Entered the World's Best Self-Funding Film Selection at the 21st Cine Pobre Film Festival in Mexico. The film was also screened in Argentina Doca and Italian Social World festivals. -
Poem in memory of Martyrs Azad and Azya
The Rojava Internationalist Commune released a poem in memory of Martyrs Azad and Azya. -
Film produced by Rojava Film Commune won Best Fiction Feature in Uruguay
Gava Şitil Mezin Dibin (When the Seedlings Grow) by Rêger Azad Kaya, produced by the Rojava Film Commune, won the Best Fiction Feature award at the Montecine Montevideo World Film Festival in Uruguay. -
Bermal Çem releases new song to mark 11th anniversary of the 19 July Revolution
On the occasion of the 11th anniversary of the 19 July Revolution, Bermal Çem released a video titled Henasa Şoreşê, dedicated to all Rojava Revolution martyrs. -
First feature by director Sevinaz Evdike screens at Galway Film Fleadh
The feature 'Berbu' by director Sevinaz Evdike will pass today at Galway Film Fleadh. -
International Folklore Festival in Sorbian Lusatia, Germany
An international folklore festival took place in Sorbian Lusatia in Germany, for the 14th time at the weekend. A festival to overcome borders, says Dawid Statnik from the Domowina, the Association of Lusatian Sorbs. -
Martyr Zilan's sacrifice becomes a theater playin in Kobanê
The theater play 'Zilan' was staged at the Baqî Xido Culture and Art Center in Kobanê to commemorate Martyr Zilan. -
Submissions open for Filmamed Documentary Film Festival
Director Lisa Çalan called on filmmakers to submit their work at the 8th edition of Filmamed Documentary Film Festival, and said: "We will eliminate fear with festivals." -
Call for participation in the Hüseyin Çelebi Poetry and Short Story Event
Organisers call for participation in the traditional Hüseyin Çelebi literary event organized by the Kurdish student associations YXK/JXK. -
Kobane film screening in Ribadavia
The group Baran Galicia will organize two meetings and screenings about Kurdistan in Vigo and Ribadavia. -
Movie "Tearing Walls Down" screens in Europe
The movie "Tearing Walls Down", directed by Hebun Polat and Şerif Çiçek, continues to be screened all over Europe. -
Monthly Legerin Magazine reading group today
The monthly Lêgerîn reading group takes place today at 7.30 pm on Zoom. -
Old Van City is being destroyed
The historical ruins of the Old Van City are being destroyed. Historian Hasan Umar said that the old city should be taken under immediate protection. -
International call for the release of Kurdish musician Nudem Durak jailed in Turkey
Directors, writers and musicians from around the world call for the release of Kurdish musician Nudem Durak, who has been jailed in Turkey since 2015. -
21st Munzur Culture and Nature Festival to kick off on 3 August
The Munzur Festival Organizing Committee announced that the 21st Munzur Culture and Nature Festival will be held between 3 and 6 August with the slogan "We protect nature and life against mining". -
Children's festival in Winterthur, Switzerland
A children's festival will be held on Sunday in Winterthur, Switzerland. -
Intellectuals in the diaspora work for reopening of Kurdish Institute in Berlin
Intellectuals from the Kurdish diaspora are working for the reopening of the Kurdish Institute in Berlin to promote the Kurdish language and culture. The Berlin office is intended as a point of contact for Kurdish intellectuals in Europe. -
Statue in Villeneuve Saint-Georges pays tribute to Kurdish and Iranian women
The city of Villeneuve Saint-Georges will pay tribute to Kurdish and Iranian women struggling, with a statue titled "Jin, Jiyan, Azadi - Woman, Life, Freedom" created by Sabri Cigerli. -
Issue 11 of Lêgerîn Magazine published
The 11th issue of Lêgerîn Magazine is now available. -
Author Sayîme Xakpur: Kurdish literature is one of the richest in the world
According to author Sayîme Xakpûr, the Kurdish literature is one of the richest literatures in the world, but the Kurds are not even aware of the richness of the Kurdish literature because of the assimilation and isolation imposed on it. -
Actor Ateş: We will continue to promote Kurdish theater and language
Actor Özcan Ateş underlined the effort to direct culture to the 'Turkish market' after the trustees were appointed to the municipality and said that they will continue to promote Kurdish art and language. -
'Jin, Jiyad, Azadi' lands at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2023
'Jin, Jiyad, Azadi' project at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2023. -
MKM event banned by Fatih District Governorship
The “Çîrokên Xorasanê (Khorasan’s Tales)” event organized by the MKM was banned by Fatih District Governorship. -
Kurdish singer sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison
Two Kurdish musician stand trial for alleged membership in the PKK. -
Soprano Mizgîn Tahir to sing at 'Kurdish Women's Festival Rojbin’ in Paris
From the ‘Kurdish Women's Festival Rojbin’ in Paris, to the ‘Nuits Métis’ festival in Miramas, the Kurdish soprano, Mizgîn Tahir will give several concerts in France between June 15 and July 15.