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Kyrgyz film, Kyz Ala Kachuu, wins Busan International Film Festival award, shedding light on the still deeply entrenched practice of bride kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan
1 November 2023
Kyz Ala Kachuu is an obvious and unapologetic form of protest by Mirlan Abdykaylkov against the archaic and violating nature of the bride kidnapping traditions in Kyrgyzstan, writes Silvan Lochteken in this commentary for commonspace.eu. Its success at the Busan International Film Festival not only brings the international spotlight on the controversial practice, but reignites the contested debate on bride kidnapping that has polarized the Kyrgyz public for decades.
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Cairo's underbridges on a path of transformation
12 July 2021
Egypt's capital, Cairo, is home to hundreds of bridges and bridge extensions scattered all over the metropolis. For long, under bridges were a place for the homeless, renegades and illicit activities but the scene is rapidly changing now as underbridges turn into cafes and social corners.
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Arab cinematography features prominently in the 74th Cannes film festival
7 July 2021
The 74th Cannes International Film Festival opened yesterday (06 July) after being cancelled last year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The festival, held in Cannes, France, previews films of all genres, including documentation from all over the world. This year the festival had a remarkable Arab presence despite the pandemic both at the level of films participating in the official competition or at the level of competition juries.
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Wood carvers preserve traditions in Lebanon
27 June 2021
In Tripoli, Lebanon’s second-largest city, woodcarvers and carpenters are attempting to restore wooden latticework panels, known locally as 'moucharabiya'. Many of the woodwork used in traditional homes was destroyed in the Beirut port blast last August.
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Benghazi hosts a 'week of culture'
16 June 2021
Libya's city of Benghazi is hosting a 'week of culture' which is features art, music and theatre. Much of the artwork depicts war and recovering from it, as Libya's citizens prepare to turn a new chapter towards peace.
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Poetry groups bring Emiratis together
8 June 2021
Poetry holds a dear place in Arab culture. Poetry groups in the UAE have always celebrated poetry and encouraged expression and for the community to come together virtually, to celebrate poetry and provide a safe space for spoken word, poetry and expression.
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In Egypt, a local organic farm helps bring the community together
26 May 2021
A local organic farm in Egypt is becoming a hub for nature-lovers and family picnics. For the founder of WiiWii's farm, Wael Basheer Abdel Halim, it took some work to turn a small garden into a large sustainable farming site and a tourist destination.
