Music festivals strengthen the bond between the young generation and their cultural roots

Sanandaj - The Director General of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Kurdistan considered folk music as part of the artistic heritage of the province and emphasized on supporting authentic Kurdish sounds and introducing local artists.

Sanandaj - The Director General of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Kurdistan considered folk music as part of the artistic heritage of the province and emphasized on supporting authentic Kurdish sounds and introducing local artists.

According to Mehr reporter, Ali Asghar Mariya, on Thursday evening at the 4th Zarine Folklore Music Festival, emphasized the necessity of protecting native music and transferring this artistic heritage to future generations.

Referring to the place of folk music in the cultural identity of the people of Kurdistan, he said: Native music is a valuable part of the artistic heritage of the province and the preservation of this cultural treasure needs serious attention and support.

The Director General of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Kurdistan stated that music festivals provide a platform to introduce the artistic capacities of different regions and added: These events are an opportunity to transmit original songs and sounds to the young generation and strengthen their connection with their cultural roots.

Mariya also pointed to the holding of cultural and artistic events in the cities of the province and said: introducing and honoring the famous, elders and artists of each region, along with holding festivals, is one of the approaches to be considered so that the young generation gets to know more about the cultural and artistic assets of their land.