Arts, Culture and Events
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The History of Mesopotamia: Interview with Professor & Archaeologist Roger Matthews
In an exclusive interview, Professor Roger Matthews, of the Archaeology Department at the University of Reading, speaks about his research and archaeological findings surrounding the prehistory and early history of the Mesopotamian region. Given your extensive research on Mesopotamia, could you explain why this region is considered the ‘cradle of…
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Baghdad’s 13th International Flower Festival
The 13th International Flower Festival was recently held in Baghdad, featuring the participation of numerous Arab and foreign countries. Hosted within the Al-Zawraa Grand Park, this annual event, organised under the patronage of the Prime Minister and overseen by the Capital Secretariat, graces the city’s mid-April calendar with five days…
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Sustaining Tradition: Pottery and Reed Crafts in Modern Homes
For thousands of years, clay utensils for cooking and storing food have been an integral part of households in Sumer, the earliest known civilisation in what is now southern Iraq. Pottery holds a profound significance in Iraqi culture, where ancient civilisations relied on clay for constructing homes, crafting cooking tools,…
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International Women’s Day: Women Producers Exhibition at Dijlah Touristic Village
On the Friday of March 8th 2024, woman worldwide came together to honour International Women’s Day. In the heart of Baghdad’s Dijlah Touristic Village, a group of enterprising women curated an event: the Women’s Producers Exhibition and Bazaar. Led by Zahraa Al Ali and Ola Al Khafaji, the exhibition showcases an array…
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Kahramana Arts Foundation presents Queens of Sumer
On International Womens’ Day, the Kahramana Arts Foundation proudly presented a group exhibition featuring a diverse array of artworks by talented artists from Iraq, the event took a captivating turn as participating artists adorned themselves as Sumerian Queens. Embracing Iraqi Sumerian, Akkadian, Assyrian, Babylonian, and folkloric designs, they embodied the…
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Threads of Tradition: Dhamyaa Al Saffar’s Journey in Reviving Iraqi Fashion
https://youtu.be/vcaQZmbfCgI?si=Offz3x88wr-T7KM4In an exclusive interview with Iraqi designer Dhamyaa Al Saffar, she introduces her new clothing brand that evolves around Iraqi heritage and traditional clothing for women. The history of Iraq is a great inspiration for Dhamyaa as it influences her designs to create unique Sumerian abayas. Dhamyaa speaks on her…
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Photography Exhibition of the Holy Imam Ali Shrine
Najaf – (iina) A photography exhibition is held in Najaf by photographers working in the department of the Holy Imam Ali Shrine. The photos take a creative angle into the shrine to commemorate the birth of Ali bin Abi Talib (pbuh). Around 200 photographic pieces are presented to display the…
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Interview with Fashion Designer Dhamyaa Al Saffar
Dhamyaa Al Saffar is an Iraqi traditional fashion designer who has created her brand a year ago, inspired by people’s passion to learn about Iraqi culture and history. Her initial ‘Our Heritage’ association aimed to revive Iraqi heritage in British cities, especially for foreign people who are not Iraqi themselves.…
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Baghdad International Fair: Discovering Egypt
Baghdad – (iina) Egyptian merchants display their products at the Baghdad International Fair. The fair gives them an opportunity to showcase their culture through clothes, food, and decorations. These independent merchants add a bright touch to the fair as their stands are packed with colours coming from spices, and gold…
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Iraqi Council for Businesswomen Promotes Women Empowerment
Baghdad – (iina) The Baghdad International Fair exhibits a section for Iraqi businesswomen who run independent businesses. Dr. Sabah Al-Tameemi established this initiative, in order to empower women and give them opportunities to partner with other countries to develop their independent businesses. As many of them started from small businesses,…
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