Arts, Culture and Events
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Iraqi Author Saleem Haddad Celebrates UK Release
Iraqi-Palestinian author, Saleem Haddad, celebrates the UK release of his latest novel, ‘Floodlines’, demonstrating the continued cultural contributions of the Iraqi diaspora. On February 18th, Haddad appeared at Waterstones, Islington, in conversation with the 2023 Desmond Elliot Residency prize winner, Santanu Bhattacharya. At its heart, Floodlines is a novel about…
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Al Rasheed Theatre Shines Light on Dynamic Societal Issues
Directed by Haider Jukan, the play ‘Rejected’ hit the stage at Baghdad’s Al Rasheed theatre on the evening of February 10th. Covering a range of dynamic social issues, the play depicted instances of injustice and oppression across Iraq, with a central focus on women’s rights and human values – themes…
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Iraq Showcases Theatrical Heritage at Festival in Cairo
The Iraqi National Theatre band, part of the Ministry of Culture’s Cinema and Theatre Department, participated in the 16th Arab Theatre Festival in Cairo. As part of the of the event, director Mohannad Hadi showcased his play, “Maatam Al-Sayed Al-Walid”, on Saturday, January 11th. The play was one of the…
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Iraq Celebrates its 105th National Army Day
Iraq on Tuesday marked the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Iraqi Army, with official ceremonies including tributes from parliament and government institutions and a 21-gun salute fired by artillery units in the capital. The national commemoration also featured a parade at the Iraqi Military College, attended by Prime…
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Iraq and Italy Boost Cultural and Commercial Cooperation
The Iraqi Fashion House recently welcomed an Italian delegation from the United Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), alongside representatives from several Italian companies and members of UNIDO’s Iraq office. Their visit, which comes as part of a collaborative initiative to deepen cultural and commercial ties between Iraq and Italy featured a…
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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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