Kurdistan Press Agency
Kurdistan
Saghez Provision Council adopted decisions to deal vigorously with the New Year celebrations
The Saghez Provision Council in a meeting emphasized that they encounter with Nowruz events on this city.
Culture and Art
Kurdistan
Bureau of Properties impounded Kamyaran Singer's artistry card
Bureau of Properties of Kamyaran impounded Singer's artistry cards in this city and will not give them back until the end of the Nowruz holiday.
Culture and Art
IRGC’s interference made a cultural event boycotted
a significant number of Kurdish, cultural activists boycotted the first congress of Kurdish Novel and Tale held in Shno (Oshnavieh) due to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)’s interference.
Kurdistan
The director of Ershad Bureau in Paweh threatened Kurdish cultural activists and poets
The director of Ershad Bureau in Paweh threatened Kurdish cultural activists and poets in an awards ceremony holding to praise Osman Hoeami, a national legend in Kurdish singing.
Kurdistan
"Falklor Music Nights" canceled by Bokan security forces
Iran security forces in Bokan canceled the “Falklor Music Nights" Concert.
Kurdistan
The fire set on Vajin, a Cultural-Artistic Center in Mariwan was intentional
Vajin, a Cultural-Artistic Center in Mariwan (Marivan) was set on fire by unidentified people.
Iran
Bahman Ghobadi: No Changes since Rouhani’s Election
Despite Hassan Rouhan’s promise, since his election to Iran’s presidency in 2013, to loosen social and cultural restrictions, the Iranian-Kurdish filmmaker Bahman Ghobadi says he has seen no changes since Rouhani’s election.
Culture and Art
Iranian Kurdish film ‘Rhino Season’ is a poetic tale of lust and loss
BY: KAORI SHOJI FOR THE JAPAN TIMES
Kurdistan
Piranshar: Kurdish Teacher Removed for Involvement in Cultural Activities
The job of a Kurdish teacher in the city of Piranshar has been threatened by the city’s Board of Education for his involvement in cultural activities.
Kurdistan
Kurdish Short Film among the Top 18 for Cannes Film Festival’s Cinéfondation Prize
Koshtargah, directed by Iranian Kurdish film-maker Behzad Azadi, is among the chosen top 18 short films for this year’s Cinéfondation Prize.