Culture – Page 2

15.10.2025

Sirgûn “Rîşa Pûç”: The story of exile, pain, and resistance

The one-man play Sîrgûn “Rîşa Pûç,” brought to the stage by writer and actor Ayhan Erkmen, brings together the exile-filled lives of three great names in Kurdish literature: Celadet Alî Bedirxan, Erebê Şemo, and Mehmed Uzun. Directed by Sabri Ejder Öziç, the play met with audiences at the Sezai Karakoç Culture and Congress Center (ÇandAmed) on the 18th anniversary of Mehmed Uzun's death.

25.09.2025

Forgotten traditions in Kurdish villages of Central Anatolia: Stories from the village of Mikaîla

Inler (Mikaîla), one of the Kurdish villages of Central Anatolia, attracts attention with its rich cultural heritage that has been passed down from the past to […]

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.