Alghochak

Afghan Association Northern Ireland.
Celebration, Integration and Preservation of Afghan Culture.

[Alghochak @alghochak]

We are excited to share with you our website that offers a wealth of information on Afghan culture, cuisine, events, and much more! We have a rich gallery of photos and videos that showcase our past and upcoming events, including our latest projects.

https://t.co/6wHk0B8D3f

[Alghochak @alghochak]

1st of many posts as we gather photos documenting a very successful and deeply meaningful #Nowruz celebration in #Belfast.
In solidarity with our brothers & sisters in #Afghanistan, restricted to celebrate, Hamid and Rupak played traditional music. @ourbelfastmusic @TNLComFundNI

[Shamsia Hassani @ShamsiaHassani]

The first sunrise of spring 1403 در اولین طلوع بهار
نوروز ۱۴۰۳ مبارک 🌸
I dedicate this painting and my feelings to everyone. Especially to those who, like me, start the New Year by immigrating far from their family,homeland, and friends and feel an empty place in their hearts.

[Shabnam Nasimi @NasimiShabnam]

Happy #Nowruz to all, marking a new year & a new beginning!

As we celebrate our 5000-year-old ancient holiday, let's keep the people of Afghanistan in our hearts, wishing them strength and hope in the face of challenges, especially as the Taliban have banned Nowruz celebrations.

[Beyond Skin @BeyondSkin]

"Standing here as a young Afghan woman artist in #Belfast #CityofMusic with the freedom I now have is a victory for me and all the women in #Afghanistan.
Do all you can with your city of music title to preserve, rebuild, and celebrate Afghan culture in this safe harbour"
Alina

[Beyond Skin @BeyondSkin]

Day 2
Afghan guest artist Alina visit to #Belfast on a special visa as an ambassador for #IWD2024 and #CityofMusic
Thank you to Lord Mayor @CllrRyanMurphy @jointhecoo @QUBelfast and Hazelwood Integrated College @alghochak #InspireInclusion
#Afghanistan
https://t.co/v4CELBp6O4

[Alghochak @alghochak]

Planning Nowruz festival #Belfast and trustee meeting.
Preserving celebrating and sharing #Afghan culture.

[INCORE Ulster University @INCOREinfo]

To mark International Women's Day join us for a discussion on 8 March with Alina Gawhary, Afghan Artist with partners @BeyondSkin @INCOREinfo @UlsterUni @TJI_ https://t.co/MGNmg17plb

[Fereshta Abbasi @FereshtaAbbasi]

The Taliban are responsible for one of the most dire and appalling human rights situations worldwide. By eliminating half of the Afghan population from public life and political decision-making, they put the very future of Afghanistan into jeopardy: .. https://t.co/H5SfjvkICL

[Ormeau Refugee Partnership @weareORP]

A reminder for your diary! Please pass on to anyone who might like to come along to this informal family event in partnership with our friends @alghochak 👇👇👇👇

[Alghochak @alghochak]

#Yalda #WinterSoltice celebration #Belfast
"May you and your loved ones are blessed with happiness and glory as we celebrate #Yaldanight"
Thank you to everyone who donated new toys for children.

[Sara Wahedi @SaraWahedi]

Photos circulating today across Afghanistan of girls in tears. It is the last day of the academic year, which means girls who have completed 6th grade are now banned from furthering their studies.

Afghanistan has become a dystopian hell for women and girls.

[Alghochak @alghochak]

@CherylOfficial @GirlsAloud Would love you to meet our Chair Fatima when in Belfast.
Currently, in Afghanistan, music is forbidden and gender apartheid.

[Oh Yeah Music Centre @OhYeahCentre]

Another significant moment from @BeyondSkin's Safe Harbour event last night. Stuart Fleming meeting Fatima, chair of Afghan Association Northern Ireland, discussing the ban on music in Afghanistan.

[Beyond Skin @BeyondSkin]

A fantastic evening in #Belfast with Elaha Soroor & Kefaya @BlackBoxBelfast @BelfastFestival
"I felt I had to dance because now I feel finally free" a comment from Zahra in the audience.
Sums up the energy and love in the room. #CityofMusic at its best.
@alghochak @ArtsCouncilNI

[Sound Of Belfast @SoundOfBelfast]

@BeyondSkin & @alghochak present "Taliban 2.0," a metal-music snapshot of the 20-year US soft propaganda campaign, featuring Afghanistan's first metal band, District Unknown. Witness the clash of culture in an underground expat party scene🎸
Tickets: https://t.co/Jjuu5CE5gI

[Beyond Skin @BeyondSkin]

In pictures.
Elaha Sooror, Kefaya, Eva Kearney.
@BlackBoxBelfast
@BelfastFestival
Awesome musicianship 🎵
Electric audience atmosphere ❤️
A significant victory moment for women of Afghanistan and beyond oppressed👊
An honour for #Belfast #CityofMusic to host
@alghochak
📸 Bagher

[Alghochak @alghochak]

World has abandoned #Afghanistan, says country’s last women’s minister.
@hasina_safi speaks to @AlJazeera @OneYoungWorld #Belfast on the global response to the war-torn country’s humanitarian crises.
https://t.co/LOb94MHlpE

[Alghochak @alghochak]

To give our young leader Fatima a platform at a prestigious global summit @OneYoungWorld with her photo representing Alghochak and Afghan women, visble across Belfast City of Music and Sanctuary was very significant on so many levels. A victory against the regime
Thank you #oyw23

[Zahra Joya @ZahraJoya]

I don't consider my efforts as acts of bravery; for I reside in a safe country, far from the risks they face daily.
My mission is to keep the gateway open through which the voices of Afghan women can resound.
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[Alghochak @alghochak]

Alghochak chair Fatima meeting Monica McWilliams (former member of the Legislative Assembly of #NorthernIreland)
Bertie Ahern (former Taoiseach/Prime Minister of Ireland).
Thank you, Monica, for your passionate introduction welcoming Fatima to the stage @OneYoungWorld