• Men walk with their horses during the annual Iraqi Kurdish Spring Cultural Festival in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, Iraq. AFP
    Men walk with their horses during the annual Iraqi Kurdish Spring Cultural Festival in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, Iraq. AFP
  • A girl rides a swing hanging from a tree branch during the festivities. AFP
    A girl rides a swing hanging from a tree branch during the festivities. AFP
  • Horse riding is a traditional pastime in Kurdish communities. AFP
    Horse riding is a traditional pastime in Kurdish communities. AFP
  • The festival allows Kurds to showcase their rich heritage, folklore and dress. AFP
    The festival allows Kurds to showcase their rich heritage, folklore and dress. AFP
  • The typical outfit for a Kurdish man comprises a long-sleeved shirt, loose trousers and a vest tucked into a thick waistband. AFP
    The typical outfit for a Kurdish man comprises a long-sleeved shirt, loose trousers and a vest tucked into a thick waistband. AFP
  • The Kurdish culture shares commonalities with many other regional cultures and celebrates equality and tolerance. AFP
    The Kurdish culture shares commonalities with many other regional cultures and celebrates equality and tolerance. AFP

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Iraqi Kurdish Spring cultural festival in Erbil - in pictures

Kurdish men in traditional attire rode horses to commemorate an annual cultural event in Iraqi Kurdistan

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April 13, 2021

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