At a Glance

• The Erbil Folk Arts Troupe represented the Kurdistan Region at a folklore festival in Poland.
• An honorary award was presented to the troupe.

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The Erbil Folk Arts Troupe has represented Kurdish culture at the Peoples' Folklore Festival in Poland, presenting a traditional dance performance to an international audience.

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Key Statements and Focus Area

• International participation: The troupe was representing the heritage of the Kurdish people at the festival.
• Official invitation: The group participated following a formal invitation from the festival organizers.

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The troupe, affiliated with the Erbil Directorate General of Culture and Arts delegation, was led by Sirwan Osman, director of the department.

During the festival, the troupe performed a traditional Kurdish dance in the Polish city of Plock.

The performance featured traditional Kurdish clothing and folklore, presenting elements of the Region’s cultural heritage through music, movement, and costume.

Following the performance, the troupe received a special honorary award from Plock Governor Andrzej Nowakowski in recognition of its artistic participation.

The award marked the troupe’s participation on the international cultural stage.

FYI

The Erbil Folk Arts Troupe is part of the Erbil Directorate General of Culture and Arts and works to preserve and present Kurdish traditional arts through performances.

Its participation in international folklore events provides a platform for Kurdish dance, clothing, and cultural traditions to be presented to audiences outside the Kurdistan Region.

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