Activities

With great joy and a wonderful sense of achievement, we successfully concluded our special drawing workshop, which continued for two days filled with enjoyment, creativity, and learning. Throughout these two days, participants explored their artistic abilities in two different forms of art and created unique, beautiful artworks: - Day One: Painting on canvas. - Day Two: Painting on stones using a distinctive style and creative artistic touches. We extend our warmest thanks and appreciation to the individuals behind this wonderful initiative: - Idea: Ms. Namam Mohammed. - Supervision: Mr. Suziyar Ata. We also congratulate all our talented participants and wish them continued success and creativity throughout their artistic journeys. May your hands always create beauty and bring colour to the world!

Day One of an Inspiring Art Workshop Today, we successfully completed the first day of a special and inspiring art workshop dedicated to painting, in an atmosphere filled with passion, creativity, and vibrant colours. The first day was dedicated to painting on canvases, while the second day will focus on creating artwork using stones, offering a unique artistic experience that brings together learning, innovation, and creative expression. This activity was initiated through the valuable idea of Ms. Namam Mohammed and conducted under the supervision and expert guidance of Ms. Suzyar Ata, whose experience and guidance helped create a distinctive educational and artistic environment, providing participants with a wonderful opportunity to learn and express their talents. It is a matter of great pride that more than 60 talented artists and aspiring painters took part in this workshop, expressing their individual artistic perspectives and adding their own creative touches to their work. Their participation brought even greater vibrancy and beauty to the workshop. Our sincere thanks and appreciation go to all participants and to every creative hand and artistic talent that contributed its colours, passion, and creativity to making this day truly beautiful and memorable.

Penjwen Takes a New Step Towards the Horizons of Art and Culture As part of the activities and initiatives of the Penjwen Learning City Programme, an academic and scientific music training course for learners in the region was successfully concluded today, marking a new step for Penjwen towards broader horizons of art and culture. The course provided a valuable opportunity for music enthusiasts to develop their passion in accordance with international standards. Participants were introduced to several fundamental areas of music, including: - Musical Sounds and Notes: Exploring the world of musical tones and notes through an academic approach. - Musical Timing and Tempo: Developing skills in controlling musical tempo and organising rhythmic durations during performance. - Musical Maqams: Understanding the fundamental principles of Kurdish, Eastern, and international modal systems. - Rhythm Development: Learning different rhythmic patterns, techniques, and their applications in musical performance. The course ran for one month, with sessions held every Sunday and Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. It was open to learners aged over 12 and commenced on 16 August 2026. One of the course's distinctive features was the provision of a dedicated training programme for women to learn to play the daf, a traditional frame drum, through a specialised approach tailored to this particular learning pathway. We extend our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to the dedicated team of trainers, whose commitment, hard work, and professional guidance played a vital role in the success of the course and the development of these emerging talents. Our special thanks go to: - Mr. Diwan Salar Piano Instructor. - Mr. Hawkar Omar Daf Instructor. - Ms. Taban Osman Specialist Daf Instructor for Women. Their dedication and commitment were among the key foundations of the course's success and the nurturing of these promising new talents. We sincerely appreciate their valuable efforts and wish them continued success and achievement in their artistic journeys. Through education and the arts, talents flourish, horizons expand, and bridges of culture and creativity are built.

دەنگی هونەر و ئاواز دەست پێدەکات! خۆشحاڵین کە ڕایبگەیەنین ئەمڕۆ (يەکشەممە ١٦-٨/٢٠٢٦)، یەکەم ڕۆژی خولی فێربوونی پیانۆ و دەف بەڕێوەچوو. ئەم خولە بۆ ئەو ئارەزوومەندانەیە کە دەیانەوێت هەنگاوەکانى سەرەتای جیهانی مۆسیقا فێر ببن، لە نەرمونیانی پیانۆوە تاوەکو ڕیتم و قوڵایی دەف.

17/9/2025 at the Public Library in the City of Penjwen, was successfully concluded today. This course was carried out seamlessly through the collaboration between the City of Penjwen for Learning Program and the Public Library of Penjwen. The program was delivered by the experienced writer Dara Nuri Aziz and continued for a duration of three weeks. At the conclusion, a certificate of appreciation was presented to the instructor, Mr. Dara Nuri Aziz, and participation certificates were awarded to all trainees.

Penjwen, 10 September 2025 As part of the artistic activities of the Penjwen Learning City program, a one-month special course on learning to play the daf was successfully concluded, providing an important opportunity for the citys residents. The course was conducted in two sections: Womens section from 9:00 10:30 a.m., under the supervision of Ms. Taban Osman. Mens section from 1:30 3:00 p.m., under the supervision of Mr. Hawkar Omar. The training was held twice a week (Sundays and Wednesdays). At the end of the course, Penjwen Learning City presented certificates of appreciation to the instructors, while all participants received certificates of attendance. The Penjwen Learning City program regards such activities as vital steps toward reviving classical traditional arts and passing them on to the new generation.

Penjwen 17 August 2025 As part of the artistic activities of the Penjwen Learning City program, a special training course in playing the Daf was launched today, serving as a unique opportunity for the residents of our city. The course, which will run for one full month, has been specifically designed for those wishing to acquire this artistic skill. Course Structure: Womens Section: Time: 09:00 10:30 a.m. Instructor: Taban Osman Mens Section: Time: 1:30 3:00 p.m. Instructor: Hawkar Omar Course Schedule: The course will be held twice a week (on Sundays and Wednesdays) over the course of one month. The Penjwen Learning City program regards such activities as an important step towards reviving traditional arts and passing them on to the new generation in a modern spirit.

Today on 26-10-2 Penjwen City of Learning program in collaboration with Penjwen Public Library organized a literary conference for Mr. (Dr. Bahman Tahir and Ali Penjweni). At the beginning of the conference, Mr. Zhuwan Penjweni delivered a welcome speech and then in the continuation of the conference, the book 'A Woman Does Not Want to Be a Woman' written by Mr. Ali Penjweni, which artistically talks about human search for his true identity. Dr. Bahman Tayer, with his critical ability and deep understanding of contemporary literature, offers a special reading of this literary writing by Ali Penjweni. A reading that highlights the hidden dimensions the author has brought to light in the story. In several sections, Mr. Ali Penjweni read some of his poems and then Dr. Bahman (who has a doctorate in Kurdish language and education) explained the different aspects of this work in an academic and scientific manner.”

On Thursday 19-9-2024, after the completion of a calligraphy course that Penjwen City of Learning program conducted in collaboration with Penjwen Public Library, certificates of participation were awarded to the participants of this one-month course. Many thanks to Mr. Dara Nuri Aziz for teaching the art of writing to the students for a month.

Today on 12-9-2024 after the successful completion of a course on (Maqamat), certificates of participation were awarded to the participants of the course.

Today on 8-9-2024 after the successful completion of a course on (tambourine) playing, certificates of participation were awarded to the participants of the course.

On 29-8-2024 Sulaimani Writers Group visited Penjwen City of Learning program and course (Beauty Writers) in order to visit and see the course and closely and be aware of how it is conducted. The members of the delegation included: ▫️Omar Salim Fatah (President of Sulaimani Writers Group) ▫️Burhan Mohiuddin Hama (Artistic Supervisor of Sulaimani Schools) ▫️Atta Mawlod (Administrator of Sulaimani Writers Group) Thanks to the Sulaimani Beauty Group

Penjwen, August 11, Within the framework of developing the art of calligraphy and Kurdish calligraphy, Penjwen City of Learning program in collaboration with Penjwen Public Library, opened a course on calligraphy for Mr. Dara Nuri Aziz on 19-8-2 The main goal of this course is to preserve and develop the art of Kurdish calligraphy and calligraphy, which is an important part of Kurdistan's cultural and artistic heritage. Mr. Dara Nuri Aziz, one of the well-known calligraphers in the region, will supervise this course and teach the participants the techniques and methods of calligraphy. Salam Ahmad, Director of Penjwen Public Library, said: “This course is an important step to preserve the art of calligraphy that unfortunately is less important in the era of digital technology. Dara Nuri Aziz also stressed the importance of the art of calligraphy and said: "Cauliflower is not only writing, but an art that expresses the feelings of the writer. The course will last for one month and will be taught three days a week. Participants will receive a certificate of participation at the end of the course