# Kurdish and Armenian language and arts programs

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kurdish-and-armenian-language-and-arts-programs
> Updated: 2026-09-17T13:48:25.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Aram Tigran City Conservatory, managed by the Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality, announced new educational programs for the upcoming term. The curriculum includes free training in cinema, theater, music, children’s music, Kurdish language and literature, and govend. Classes are scheduled to begin on October 12, 2026, following an application and selection process in September.

Concurrently, the Hrant Dink Foundation is launching new terms for its Western Armenian language programs. These initiatives utilize modern teaching methods, such as online courses via Zoom and speaking workshops, to facilitate language preservation. The first term of the online program is scheduled to run from September 21, 2026, to January 25, 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Cultural and educational initiatives highlighted in Ermenek and Kayseri

Cultural and educational developments in Turkey include the opening of the Ahmet Keleşoğlu Archaeology Museum in Ermenek and a visit to an aviation and space technology high school in Kayseri.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-and-educational-initiatives-highlighted-in-ermenek-and-kayseri

### 2026-08-31: Cultural institutions launch new language and arts programs

Cultural institutions in Turkey and Armenia are launching new educational programs, including Kurdish language and arts training at the Aram Tigran Conservatory and Western Armenian courses by the Hrant Dinkedk

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-institutions-launch-new-language-and-arts-programs

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