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The Kurdish culture shares commonalities with many other regional cultures and celebrates equality and tolerance. AFP
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Men walk with their horses during the annual Iraqi Kurdish Spring Cultural Festival in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, Iraq. AFP
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A girl rides a swing hanging from a tree branch during the festivities. AFP
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Horse riding is a traditional pastime in Kurdish communities. AFP
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The festival allows Kurds to showcase their rich heritage, folklore and dress. AFP
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The typical outfit for a Kurdish man comprises a long-sleeved shirt, loose trousers and a vest tucked into a thick waistband. AFP
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The Kurdish culture shares commonalities with many other regional cultures and celebrates equality and tolerance. AFP
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Men walk with their horses during the annual Iraqi Kurdish Spring Cultural Festival in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, Iraq. AFP
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A girl rides a swing hanging from a tree branch during the festivities. AFP
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Horse riding is a traditional pastime in Kurdish communities. AFP
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The festival allows Kurds to showcase their rich heritage, folklore and dress. AFP
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The typical outfit for a Kurdish man comprises a long-sleeved shirt, loose trousers and a vest tucked into a thick waistband. AFP
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The Kurdish culture shares commonalities with many other regional cultures and celebrates equality and tolerance. AFP
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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13 April, 2021
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