Symbols and Identity

Colors and Motifs

Red, green, and yellow are commonly associated with Kurdish identity and appear in flags, festivals, and cultural art. Sun motifs, mountains, and agricultural symbols are also common in Kurdish visual culture.

These symbols appear in textiles, folk dress, and festival decorations, often varying by region and community. Symbols are not just decorative; they also communicate belonging and shared history.

Music and Dance

Dengbej tradition, circle dances (govend), and instruments like the tembur, daf, and zurna are widely recognized cultural markers.

Music and dance function as public memory. They carry stories, local histories, and social values across generations, often in spaces where written records were limited.