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,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 19, 2018 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Entertainment, History, jobs, Learning
Although natural conservation hasn’t been a top priority for Afghanistan over the last few decades, now that the country is enjoying greater stability and prosperity, that has begun to change. The Afghan government is becoming increasingly aware of the importance of...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 5, 2018 | Afghanistan, Art, communications, conservation, construction, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Learning, technology
Standing for millennia at the crossroads of multiple peoples and cultures, Afghanistan has a unique cultural heritage that is as rich and diverse as it is ancient. In an area smaller than the US state of Texas, hundreds upon hundreds of spectacular monuments,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Dec 14, 2017 | Afghanistan, charity, children, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Learning, Music, Philanthropy
Although the situation has improved in recent years, the sight of kids on the street is still all too common in Afghanistan’s major cities. Some of these street children are orphans, living on the street because they have no other home, while others have taken to the...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 29, 2017 | Afghanistan, Art, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History, Learning
Attan, the national dance of Afghanistan, is a fascinating art form rich in history and ritual, but it is not a performance that many people outside Afghanistan ever get the chance to experience. Read on to learn more about this beautiful and captivating cultural...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 13, 2017 | Afghanistan, Art, communications, Culture, Entertainment, Learning
Positioned at the crossroads between the Indian subcontinent, central Asia, and Iran, Afghanistan has always been something of a meeting and mingling place for different cultures. Almost every aspect of Afghanistan’s own cultural heritage, from the country’s cuisine...
