In the village of Deryaz, Mahabad, the flames of Newroz rise into the sky — a symbol of light’s triumph over darkness and the endurance of ancient traditions. Among the crowd, gathered in unity with their traditional scarves, a young man smiles and fixes his gaze directly into the lens, as if to declare himself part of this historic narrative. This frame is not merely a record of celebration, but a living testimony to hope, resilience, and the cultural continuity of the Kurdish people.
