Heritage of the Tigris
Sharing the poetry, music, and storytelling traditions from the people and places along the Tigris River Valley in Iraq.
Karada and Karkh
A musical and poetic journey through the gardens and districts of Karada and Karkh in the city of Baghdad along the Tigris River in Iraq.
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Interview with Mahdi Al-Haidari
A meeting with the Vice President of the Association of Popular Poets in Iraq, Mr. Mahdi Al-Haidari, and a special talk about the heritage of the Tigris…
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The Arabian Horse – an ancient symbol. From the Arabian Peninsula to the stables of today in Al-Zawraa Park in Baghdad
This documentary features an in-depth interview with Doctor Heydar Malik Mohamed Rashid, a stables manager of the Arabian Horses of Al-Zawraa park in Baghdad. Dr Heydar provides an insight into the daily routine of the Arabian Horses currently living in Baghdad, and into their history and journey as a breed and a symbol.
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‘The Tigris, the blessed mother’: a message from the poets of Baghdad today…
By the statue of the medieval Arab poet Al-Mutanabbi on the banks of the Tigris River in Baghdad, contemporary Iraqi poets share their thoughts on the current state of music, poetry and society. This poem also includes interviews with local artisans in the area of Abu Nuwas, located along the banks the Tigris, and named after a famous classical Arab poet.
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The Tigris River still inspires many of Iraq’s poets, musicians, and artists today
‘The River which takes care of the orchards like a mother who takes care of her children, and the river which takes care of fisherman and farmers like a father who brings good news to his people and shares stories of love’.
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