by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 13, 2018 | Afghanistan, conservation, construction, Culture, Education, History, jobs, work
As one of the most important philanthropic organizations currently operating in Afghanistan, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) supports, implements, and executes projects across a broad range of focus areas, including cultural development. Through the Aga Khan...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 6, 2018 | Afghanistan, Art, conservation, Culture, Education, Entertainment, food, History, Learning, work
Afghans enjoy celebrating their national holidays. For people across the country—and, indeed, for members of the Afghan diaspora around the world—traditional holidays are observed with great enthusiasm, bringing together family, friends, neighbors, and entire...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 30, 2018 | Art, conservation, crafts, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History, Learning
Traditional arts and crafts suffered greatly during Afghanistan’s long years of civil conflict, but over the last decade, the country has seen a renaissance of traditional art forms and the launch of a brand-new generation of artisans. One group spearheading this...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 23, 2018 | Afghanistan, Art, conservation, Culture, Education, History
Of the many incredible historic sites and monuments found all over Afghanistan, the Blue Mosque is perhaps the most breathtaking. Located in the beautiful city of Mazar-i-Sharif, the Blue Mosque was built in its present form more than five centuries ago, and is often...
by Ehsan Bayat | Feb 16, 2018 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Philanthropy
In addition to its two properties that are officially inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List—the archaeological remains of the Bamiyan Valley and the Minaret of Jam—Afghanistan boasts a further four sites that are currently candidates for World Heritage status. At...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 26, 2018 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Entertainment, History, Music, Philanthropy
Not that long ago, traditional Afghan music was almost non-existent in Afghanistan. Civil conflict and poverty had caused many musicians to flee the country, while those who remained were generally unable to play as music was widely banned. In recent years, however,...
