by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 14, 2021 | Afghanistan, Art, communications, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History, Learning
No other nation has poetry flowing through its history and its soul quite as strongly as Afghanistan does. The rich tradition of poetry in Afghanistan dates back thousands of years, and historic and contemporary poems alike are cherished by just about every group in...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 16, 2021 | Afghanistan, Culture, Entertainment, History, nature
If there’s one thing you should know about Kabul, it’s that this incredible city is full of surprises. Current news stories usually reveal little about the Afghan capital. However, if you look a little closer, you’ll see a place that is home to some truly special and...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 21, 2021 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, food, History
Few experiences are more quintessentially Afghan than the simple act of drinking tea. Black or green, plain or sweet, tea is widely (though unofficially) recognized as the national beverage of Afghanistan due to the important role it plays in daily life all over the...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 25, 2021 | Afghanistan, crafts, Culture, History
From music to woodworking, traditional arts and crafts in Afghanistan are currently enjoying a much-needed revival. During Afghanistan’s conflict years, many of these traditions were discouraged or actively suppressed, and some came close to being lost altogether....
by Ehsan Bayat | Feb 11, 2021 | Bayat Foundation, communications, Education, History, Philanthropy
For nearly two decades, the Bayat Foundation has been working to rebuild Afghanistan and to deliver hope and support to the country’s most vulnerable citizens. With a broad mission of improving the lives of Afghans, the foundation works across a number of different...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 21, 2020 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Learning
In a country bursting with historic landmarks and cultural riches, the Bamiyan Valley stands out as one of Afghanistan’s most important and impressive heritage sites. Despite its relatively remote location in Central Afghanistan, the city of Bamiyan and the...
