Since 2017, the KRG Austria Representation celebrates the history and the culture of the Kurdish people during the month of March. This month indeed full of historic events that have marked the fate of the Kurds.
Have a look at the various cultural and historical landmarks we are celebrating here.
The Region's history ๐
What challenges and triumphs mark the road through the 20th century for #Kurdistan? Find out in our first part video ๐#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/fuhkNBFifR
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 2, 2020
Kurdish History – Part II โณ
The second half of the 20th century and the early 2000s were crucial for the creation of the #Kurdistan Region as we know it today. Find out why ๐#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/b7G8xXBS0q
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 3, 2020
Kurdish literature ๐
The Kurdish identity has always been heavily influenced by poets and writers.#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/mCZyIjnB0z
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 4, 2020
Rising up against autocracy ๐
Almost 30 years ago a Kurdish group in #Ranya took a stand against the oppressive Baath regime and many towns followed suit ๐#Raperin #KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/Ao8P9K3NtD
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 5, 2020
Algiers Agreement โ๏ธ
This Agreement from 1975 had detrimental impact on thousands of Iraqi Kurdish lives ๐#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/WZXEQ0hhIH
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 6, 2020
Congratulations #Sulaimaniya ๐
29 years ago today the people of Sulaimaniya took a significant stand against the gruesome Baath regime.
Find out what happened ๐#Raperin#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/cRCXiAQKqb— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 7, 2020
Politics, science, arts, sports… Letโs celebrate Kurdish female voices across all fields and talk about their extraordinary success stories.๐@kajallahmad @Dashni_Morad @BayanRahman @Shahyan_Tahseen @Rewaz_faiaq @chomahardi #GenerationEquality pic.twitter.com/XrN6B0LB6M
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 8, 2020
Kurdish language ๐ฌ
Dialects, phonology and influences – what defines the Kurdish language? ๐#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/CDt0QkpTuw
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 9, 2020
Kurdish Dress Day ๐๐๐
What kind of dresses do you prefer; traditional or modern?
Let us know in the comments ๐#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/r45hGsj2QE— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 10, 2020
1991 Uprising in #Erbil ๐
After earlier revolts in the cities of #Ranya and #Sulaimani, the spirit of #revolution against the Baathist regime spread to Erbil 29 years ago today ๐#Raperin#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/0xW4NTnriJ
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 11, 2020
1970 Autonomy Agreement โ๏ธ๐
In the aftermath of the first IraqiโKurdish war, an agreement was made between Kurds and the Iraqi government. At the time it was one of the first serious attempts to resolve the brutal conflict. ๐#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/KT55zfVjGV
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 11, 2020
Kurdish History is full of loss and despair. But from the ashes, Kurds have always risen against tyranny and death. Today we commemorate all the martyrs that died during the #Anfal campaign. #KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/XLt250Cm3h
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 12, 2020
Dohuk's uprising 1991 ๐
Today on March 14 1991, the Kurds in #Dohuk rose up against Saddam's #Iraq ๐ #Raperin#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/nO18huoBua
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 13, 2020
The following video may disturb some viewers.
One of the darkest periods of Kurdish history are the chemical gas attacks on the town #Halabja. #KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/jTVCpVvlGN
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 16, 2020
Kurdish singers ๐ถ
รงรฎrokbรชj, dengbรชj, stranbรชj – do you know the difference between these Kurdish genres?#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/2Mb44b3DCj
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 17, 2020
Dancing ๐ผ
There is no Kurdish party without these characteristic dances ๐#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/ziTrLKoOsX
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 18, 2020
How to make #Kofta ๐ฝ๏ธ#Newroz is just around the corner and with #COVID19 outside, we suggest you stay at home and cook yourself a traditional #Kurdish treat ๐ #KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/ARZvUVnbKM
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 19, 2020
Newroz 2020 ๐ฅ
We wish you all the best and good health for #Newroz.#Akre#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/xaUKYmoHtZ
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 20, 2020
Tomorrow is #Newroz, are you ready to celebrate?#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/bIqTodqDtC
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 20, 2020
First free and fair elections ๐ณ๏ธ
May 19th 1992 will forever be remembered as a historic day!#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/SceZlD9Oue
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 23, 2020
The ancient #Dalal bridge in the town of #Zakho was built on the Khapour River. It is believed that it was first built during the #Roman era.#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/liapsAGirs
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 24, 2020
The #Erbil Citadel is one of the longest continuously inhabited settlements in the world. It dates back to the 5th millennium BC and is on the @UNESCO World Heritage List.#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/IB8oaoTxPF
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 24, 2020
https://twitter.com/KRG_Austria/status/1242791572854497281
Kurdish instruments ๐ช ๐ต
From the classic pear-shaped #Tembรปr to the traditional #Qanun zither, Kurdish instruments just have a special ring to them ๐ถ#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/9C8NrWgJpO
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 26, 2020
The #Qobhan school of Islamic Sciences from the seventeenth century can be found in the northeastern part of #Amedi Castle. Hundreds of imams and preachers graduated here and got their legitimacy.#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/HGXv3qm08s
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 27, 2020
The ancient village of #Jarmo in the east of #Chamchamall town, is considered one of the oldest agricultural villages in history. Researchers have found household tools, remains of grain foods and bones within this location.#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/OuijoPm7d9
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 27, 2020
Art corner ๐จ
Kurdish art inspires and often depicts traditional Kurdish motives. Much like this wonderful abstract piece from artist @SardarKestay.#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/3FU9aA1uEM
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 28, 2020
"Kurdistan nรฎลtimanรฎ ciwan" is a famous poem by Abdula Goran. He is considered one of the founders of modern #Kurdish literature in the first half of the 20th century.#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/q15xue3IlQ
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 29, 2020
The #Bestoon Cave is located in Soran, Erbil, and has an impressive history, dating back to the Stone Age. It is believed that Neanderthals once used to reside within this cave.#KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/5cM59pfMsI
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 30, 2020
The Gaโwar strait sculptures are 4,000 years old and can be found in the #Goshan valley in the #Qaradagh district, along with a statue of the #Akkadian King Naramsin. #KurdishHistoryMonth โค๏ธ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/hyPjs6CsuG
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 30, 2020
#KurdishHistoryMonth has come to an end ๐
Thank you for participating and celebrating the #Kurdish identity with us โค๏ธ๐๐
KHM will return in March next year! Until then you can find all our Tweets here ๐ https://t.co/p34YosNZJl pic.twitter.com/qw0TqfF1Z8
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 31, 2020