House once demolished; now lively cultural center

05-04-2023
Bilind T. Abdullah @BilindTahir
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ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - After the fall of the Ba'ath regime, a resident from Dibaga of Makhmour district turned his home, which had been demolished by the regime, into a cultural center containing around 2,000 cultural artifacts.

The center covers an area of 1,000 square meters and includes three halls and a large garden. Locals gather to take part in traditional games, ride horses, dance, sing, and play musical instruments together. 
 

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