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23.04.2025

Son Son Cemal Son: A lament rising from a mother’s heart

Oral culture among Kurds has been the carrier of emotions, pain, joy and social memory throughout history. Experienced events, loves, losses have generally been expressed through songs, laments and epics; these works have been passed down from generation to generation through memory, sound and word.

23.04.2025

How and when did the Kurds come to Central Anatolia?

The presence of Kurds in Central Anatolia has often been ignored, their historical context has not been the subject of research or has been dealt with superficially. However, this region is an important geography where Kurds settled due to forced migrations, settlement policies and economic reasons that took place centuries ago.

23.04.2025

Oral heritage from Central Anatolian Kurds to children

The rich oral heritage of Kurdish culture is not just about epics and dengbej. Children's tales are a very valuable part of this heritage with both their educational aspects and their power of cultural transmission. While Kurdish tales teach children life lessons, they also contribute to the development of their imagination, language skills and cultural identities.

23.04.2025

Narratives about the Kurds of Konya from Nuh Ateş

Nuh Ateş is 74 years old and was born in the village of Karacadağ in the Kulu district of Konya. Ateş, who is a member of the Xelîkan tribe, migrated to Europe years ago, just like many of his relatives and villagers. Nuh Ateş, who lives in Germany today, works to sustain his life while also focusing on his history, his village and the forgotten stories of his people.