In the heart of Iran’s mountainous west, Kurdish weddings are among the most colorful and lively cultural celebrations in the country.

Imagine: in a region whose news is filled with the sound of explosions and shadows of violence, where Kurdistan, Iraq, and ...

in violation of strict laws mandating women wear ‘proper headwear’ which were tightened in 2024. In 2022, Iran’s ‘morality ...

It's October, which means while many people around the globe are trying to decide what costume to wear for Halloween, we were busy trying to decide which showcases to see at the 31st edition of the ...

Iranian activists and dissidents who live abroad are often trailed and harassed by government agents from Iran. One woman ...

A master of the n’goussounbala balafon and a commanding vocalist, she has dedicated her life to transmitting repertoire, dance and cultural knowledge to women and girls ... Turkish and Kurdish ...

In a heartbreaking incident, a woman fasting for her husband's long life died of a heart attack during Karwa Chauth celebrations in Punjab's Barnala. Asha Rani, 59, was dancing with friends when she ...

KATHMANDU: Born and raised in Eastern Anatolia, a rugged and mountainous region in eastern Turkey known for its harsh winters and the majestic Mount Ararat, Emine Cakir has been drawn to the mountains ...

It was standing room only at Gerald W. Lynch Theater for the long-awaited return of L’Acadco – A United Caribbean Dance Force to New York City after 20 years. This evening was aptly described as a ...

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Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna and Tonatiuh star in Bill Condon’s Kiss of the Spider Woman, in theaters Oct. 10 The movie, adapted from the hit Broadway musical and previous film adaptation of Manuel Puig ...