10.09.2025

Erdal Kaya: Kurdish stand-up comedy should become normalized

Batman-born artist Erdal Kaya is one of the pioneers of Kurdish theater and stand-up comedy. Having performed on stage for years, Kaya has been drawing attention in recent years with his Kurdish stand-up shows. Performing both in Kurdistan and Europe with his shows “Vip û Vala” and “Zikopişto,” the artist blends humor with stories from his own culture.
05.07.2025

Çarşema Zîpa: A ritual that heralds spring in Kurdish culture

Çarşema Zîpa, one of the most colorful traditions of Kurdish culture intertwined with nature, is a spring festival celebrated every year for three weeks starting from the last Wednesday of February, in line with the ancient nature calendar of the region. This ritual embodies the deep relationship established with the soil, water and air, ancient beliefs and social solidarity.