by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 21, 2016 | Afghanistan, Culture, History
Dating back to 4000 BC, Afghanistan’s culture has transcended the effects of time and modern living, focusing on the traditional development of the family and community. Perhaps due to their limited contact with the outside world as a result of geographical...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 14, 2016 | Afghanistan, Culture, Education, History
The nation of Afghanistan has sometimes been portrayed as a land of mystery to foreigners, especially people in the West. Here are a few facts that may surprise you and challenge what you think you know about the country. 1. Afghanistan is a multi-ethnic and...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 4, 2016 | Afghanistan, Culture, History, Music
As Afghanistan continues to rebuild after decades of war, cultural institutions and traditions are making a comeback. Particularly important to the continued resurgence of Afghan culture is the re-introduction of music into everyday life. Music has a long history in...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 31, 2016 | Afghanistan, Education, History
To deepen humankind’s understanding of a culture, historians and anthropologists often turn to the artifacts and relics that remain from that culture’s past. They may study the writings – books and documents that have survived from ages gone by – that...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 24, 2016 | Afghanistan, Education, History
Any meaningful attempt to understand the people and culture of a country must take into account the clothes that the people of that nation wear. Steeped in tradition, the fashions of Afghanistan reflect the culture of its people in a tangible, visible manner. Every...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 15, 2016 | Afghanistan, Education, History
People across the world are just starting to learn about the treasure of fine art traditions that are ingrained in the Afghan culture. This increased awareness is partly due to the establishment of cultural centers to preserve and showcase recently unearthed examples...
