Culture & Arts
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Kabul Bookstore Marks 12 Years With Strong Youth Turnout
DID Press: A well-known bookstore in Kabul has marked its 12th anniversary with strong participation from young readers and literature enthusiasts. The celebration brought together students, writers, publishers, and cultural figures in a lively atmosphere featuring a book exhibition, new…
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Red Tulips Return to Faryab Plains, Drawing Thousands of Spring Visitors
DID Press: Vast red tulip fields have reappeared across Shirin Tagab District, attracting thousands of families to northern Afghanistan in a renewed celebration of spring after years of drought. Following favorable rainfall this year, the plains of Faryab Province have…
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Taliban’s Language Policy Sparks Cultural Identity Concerns in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban have not provided clear criteria for which words are considered “foreign” or how replacements should be determined. This lack of clarity raises the risk of subjective interpretations at different administrative levels, potentially causing inconsistent implementation. Such a…
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Taliban Minister Orders Poetry to Reflect Regime Values and Military Efforts
DID Press: Shir Ahmad Haqqani, Taliban’s Minister of Information and Culture, warned poets during the “Gol Arghawan Mushaira” in Parwan that they should not compose poetry on just any topic. According to him, poets must reflect the values and objectives…
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