Every year in March we dedicate the entire month to Kurdish history and culture, under the initiative #KurdishHistoryMonth. This year especially, we are concentrating on the motto “Development”, as we explore the changes that happende during the course of history and how this has an impact on the present. Here you’ll find the collection of all our tweets.
It is that time of the year again ❤️🔆💚
This year's #KurdishHistoryMonth preparations have been very different for us. Nonetheless, we stocked up the entire March with exciting trivia, customs and history about #Kurdistan. As you can see: we can't wait for Monday! pic.twitter.com/5QRyUPop71
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) February 25, 2021
We kick off #KurdishHistoryMonth with a 30 second highlight reel of Kurdish history. Which time period is most interesting to you? ⏳ pic.twitter.com/7cblHdqcgv
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 1, 2021
Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the passing of #MustafaBarzani, father of the Kurdish struggle for autonomy. Still today, he is an inspiration for those who fight for freedom.
Let us begin the journey through #KurdishHistoryMonth by commemorating his legacy. pic.twitter.com/ckHIcxEyvE— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 1, 2021
In recent years we have all become experts communicating through Social Media, especially now during the pandemic. In the 1960s, however, word travelled very differently as this old british documentary goes to show. #KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/rkJXp3K2ws
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 2, 2021
60 years ago, one of the longest continued military conflicts in Kurdish history began. The so called #Ilon revolt lasted for 14 years until 1975. #KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/83v3z2bS60
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 3, 2021
Hardly any other moment in history highlights the comradery between #Peshmerga more than the battle of #Kore in 1991.#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/l7RSk7kFaW
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 4, 2021
30 years ago today, the city of #Ranya rose up against the Baathist regime. We gathered some old and new photos to show its development 👇#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/ZBbKPMS3Vq
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 5, 2021
"I always have to explain: I am not a migrant worker, I am a refugee."
Today in 1975 the #AlgiersAgreement between Iraq and Iran took hold. It forced many Kurds to flee their home. Listen to the Kurdish men and women who sought refuge in Austria 👂👇#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/2JViFTjRkS
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 6, 2021
This highlight reel shows how the city of #Sulaimaniya changed over the years. 30 years ago today the people of Kurdistan's cultural capital took a stand against the Baath regime.#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/IfvuujSbRa
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 7, 2021
On today's #InternationalWomensDay we are glad to present to you this interview with policy adviser, academic, author and our good friend @Perixan7. We talked about the role of women and gender equality in #Kurdistan. #KurdishHistoryMonth https://t.co/ScHHAuGyrk
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 8, 2021
Granted, you can't exactly blow bubbles with this gum. But when it comes to organic snacks, you can't miss out on Kurdish #Daraban. Take a look 👀#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/JQJR38d5t1
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 9, 2021
The most colourful day of #KurdishHistoryMonth is here:
👞🧣🌼 #KurdishDressDay pic.twitter.com/HClEsuZvaq
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 10, 2021
On this day in 1991 the uprising against the Baath regime took hold in #Erbil. Over the decades the capital of the #Kurdistan Region has experienced many changes until it became the marvel that it is today 👇#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/z6BG7Geuhn
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 11, 2021
Displacement. Torture. Genocide.
The victims of the #Anfal campaign faced unimaginable pain and suffering. An estimate of 50.000 to 182.000 Kurds found their untimely death.#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/rTOM3yHyHB
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 12, 2021
After Ranya, Sulaimanya and Erbil it is time to look at the developement of #Dohuk. 👇#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/gwdpKA2514
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 13, 2021
Celebrating the birth of Mustafa Barzani by reading up on his many achievements.#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/Nd6gjGxVz6
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 14, 2021
Tribal society is rooted deep in Kurdish history. Founding ancestors can be traced back hundreds of years.#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/USeyULTzeA
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 15, 2021
Listen to Doctor Freilinger, one of the former members of the UN Commission investigating the employment of poisonous gas in #Halabja, talk about the treatment for the victims. #KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/7VWlN231TJ
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 16, 2021
Quiz time 🤔
Do you know this famous Kurd? There are some hints hidden in his picture…#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/p2JsrReuSn
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 17, 2021
Who could this be❓#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/ECjjouK35c
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 18, 2021
how it started how it is going pic.twitter.com/eMISjhM1EZ
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 19, 2021
We will never forget the moment when the President of #Austria and the #Kurdistan Region met in 2014.#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/pHD0uS3xKW
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 20, 2021
We wish all the best to you and your family for #Newroz 2021 🔥
If you plan to meet relatives digitally through a videochat we gathered some Newroz backgrounds for you to impress them with 👇#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/StmGQat4dx
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 21, 2021
Gut, dass auch während #Newroz jemand auf den Mindestabstand schaut. Bleiben Sie alle gesund 🤗 #Babyelefant #KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/5uYZnwuFX3
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 22, 2021
Around this time, the Representation together with @DA_vienna usually organise the Kurdistan Study Trip.
We go down memory lane with videos from past participants, starting with Nareg!#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/pYD7wj9Gp4— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 23, 2021
We continue with the experiences of Study Trip alumni. This one is from George, who went to Kurdistan in 2017!#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/UMbwpyp0Fb
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 24, 2021
One last Study Trip video from @_annajonas_ & @RogerHilton20, a splendid @DA_vienna couple who participated in 2016. Thanks for your memories, guys!
Here's hoping we can all be drinking chai and eating kebab together soon!#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/ggHZsGLoxy
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 25, 2021
March is slowly coming to an end, but not before we "crown" this famous member of the Barzandschi tribe 👇#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/v8UBcNu0Sj
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 26, 2021
Poisonous to Austrians, delicious to Kurds 🌿#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/wYfdwExJ8T
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 27, 2021
During #KurdishHistoryMonth, not only do we explore history, but we also cherish peronal stories. This week we had the pleasure to hear the memories of Kurdistan Study Trip alumni. It was quite moving!
You find them here if you've missed them!👇https://t.co/Pj7i9Hg3qY
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 28, 2021
Who are we 👀ing for?#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/H2ccCGMr5N
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 29, 2021
🔎🔎🔎#KurdishHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/YlAlGSuHSQ
— KRG Austria (@KRG_Austria) March 30, 2021