There is a starting point for every living thing in the entire universe. From this starting point, existence is maintained, power, strength and mobility originate. This is also true for societies and faiths. There is always a starting point to promote goodness, to ensure freedom and peace, to bring art to life and to experience all forms of beauty.

Like all societies, there is a starting point for the Yazidi community. Their starting point is to worship the Sun. Today, Yazidis have prayed to the Sun with a purity of mind and heart.

The Yazidis flocked to the Çilmera area of ​​Shengal before the sunrise in the morning and gathered around the holy Qub in their white clothes. Raising their hands in the cool breeze, they prayed with their hopes and expectations. All said the Sun Prayer.

The Culture and Art Festival was held for the first time in the sacred land of Êzidxan. The 1st Shengal Culture and Art Festival started with the Sun Prayer. Many people flocked to Chilmera Qub to participate in this sacred prayer ritual. Prayers were generally said for freedom and peace. Prayers were also performed for the freedom of Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan and the success of the guerrilla troops.

After the prayer came the halay dance, which is considered a religious ritual within the Yazidi community. Those who join arms during the halay dance are taken for spiritual brothers and sisters.

After the holy prayer and halay ritual on the Chilmera hill in Shengal, dengbêjs (singing storytellers) performed songs.

Afterwards, a traditional breakfast was offered at the Serdesht Culture and Art Center in the Serdesht area of ​​Shengal.

The festival will last for 3 days with various activities.