Arts, Culture and Events
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Bazaar de Noël Showcases Vibrant Iraqi–French Cultural Exchange
In a festive atmosphere that echoes the spirit of December, the French Institute in Iraq – Baghdad, in collaboration with the Institute of Handicrafts and Popular Arts, are organising aChristmas Bazaar on 13 December, at the Institute of Handicrafts and Popular Arts. The event opens its doors to the public…
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Iraqi Fashion House Strengthens Cultural Cooperation
Social organisation ‘Weavers of the Land’ visit the Iraqi Fashion House to launch collaborative cultural partnerships. Iraqi social organisation ‘Weavers of the Land’, who specialise in economic empowerment and training in the field of fashion, met with the Director General of the Iraqi Fashion House to discuss ways of joint…
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The Iraqi National Ensemble for Musical Heritage Stuns in Madrid
The Iraqi National Ensemble for Musical Heritage delivered a spectacular performance conducted by Maestro Alaa Majeed at the National Music Auditorium in Madrid. Organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Spain, the event was attended by many high-profile figures such as ambassadors, alongside members of the Iraqi…
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Iraq’s Ministry of Tourism Prepares for Arab Ministerial Council
In preparation for Iraq hosting the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism and the Forum on Inclusive Tourism Destinations from December 5th – 10th, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities scheduled a meeting, attended by the Prime Minister’s Advisor for Tourism and Antiquities, the Director General of the Department of…
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Iraq Embraces Unity on International Tolerance Day
Established by the United Nations in 1995, International Day of Tolerance has been celebrated every year since 1996, to promote tolerance, mutual understanding, and respect among cultures and peoples. As the cradle of civilisation, Iraq is home to groups of people from all different cultural and religious backgrounds; a melting…
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Iraqi Heritage Celebrated at London’s William Morris Gallery
Initially released in 2023 for UK audiences, ‘Name Me Lawand’, directed by Edward Lovelace, tells the story of a young, deaf, Kurdish boy’s journey from Iraq to Derbyshire, UK. The film covers themes of family, belonging and identity, migration and ultimately hope Nearly two years after its release, the film…
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Iraq Showcases Tourism Potential at London’s World Travel Market
Wrapping up a three-day event held at the Excel Centre in London, the Iraqi tourism sector has made a strong impression at the 45th edition of the World Travel Market. Running from the 4th-6th November, the event attracted over 45,000 travel professionals from across the globe. The Iraqi stand, led…
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New Al-Mudheef Theatre Celebrates Iraqi Identity and Creativity
Under the supervision of the Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Ahmed Al-Mubarraq, it has been announced that the second edition of the Al-Mudheef Theatre Festival is due to take place this December. Al-Mudheef Theatre represents a fresh artistic experiment, aimed at strengthening young Iraqi’s sense of identity through theatre,…
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Culture Meets Climate Action at Baghdad Book Festival
The ‘I Am Iraqi, I Read’ festival opened its 12th annual event in Baghdad’s Abu Nuwas Gardens, bringing together more than 100 volunteers, united by their shared love of literature and community spirit. This year’s edition not only celebrated Iraq’s rich history and cultural ties to literature, but also shed…
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Iraq–France Deal to Empower Film Industry Development
Dr Arif Al-Saadi, the Cultural Advisor to the Prime Minister of Iraq, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the French National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image, in a bid to boost creative cooperation between the two nations. The agreement creates a permanent institutional framework for exchanging expertise,…
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