Culture

In Spain, there have been an increasing number of punk concerts taking place each month, with the genre seeing a rise in popularity.

Canada Post has released a unique Eid stamp this year that features a centuries-old artifact from Iran. Museum curator Fahmida Suleman discussed the project with The World.

When Russia’s full-scale invasion in Ukraine began on Feb. 24, 2022, the pursuits of many of Ukraine’s leading artists and cultural institutions came to a halt. The World takes a look back at the myriad ways in which war impacted artistic and cultural expression in Ukraine, and how advocates continue to work tirelessly to keep making art against all odds.

After civil war broke out in his country, singer-songwriter Bahjat and his family had to flee Libya. But that didn’t stop him from pursuing his dreams. Bahjat now sings a blend of Arabic and English songs in a genre he calls “A-pop,” or Arabic pop.

Yiddish once thrived among European Jews. Now, it’s considered an endangered language. But over the past few years, there’s been growing interest in the language, including in China, where students at one of the country’s most prestigious universities are now learning it.