Baghdad has been inaugurated as the 2013 Arab Capital of Culture, the latest in a series of steps which officials hope will put Iraq back on the map after decades of conflict. The ceremony marking the event was held under a huge marquee in the Iraqi capital's Zawraa Park, and featured a performance by renowned Iraqi musician Naseer Shamma.
- Published
- about 5 years ago
- Categories
- World, Arts & Society
- Topics
- Middle East & North Africa, Arts & Culture
- People
- Naseer Shamma
- Places
- Iraq, Baghdad
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