Kurdish youth in Germany unite for culture and sports
Kurdish youth in Germany are keeping their identity and culture alive by running to Kurdish music through the initiative Rey Club.
A group of Kurdish youth living in Germany established Rey Club to protect their mother tongue and cultural affiliation, starting group runs accompanied by Kurdish music.
A New Initiative Starting with Rey Club
A group of Kurdish youth living in Germany signed off on a creative project combining sports and art to protect their mother tongue and cultural affiliation.
Under the umbrella of Rey Club, which they established, the youth organize group runs accompanied by Kurdish music, promoting both a healthy lifestyle and ensuring cultural visibility in the diaspora.
Kurdish Melodies on the Streets of Germany
Moving beyond traditional association activities, the youth started organizing weekly running events through a sports initiative they named Rey Club.
Dozens of youth coming together in the parks and streets of Germany run for kilometers accompanied by Kurdish melodies playing in their headphones or through speakers.
Aims to Keep Cultural Ties Alive
The core philosophy of the club is to maintain physical fitness while keeping the connection to the homeland alive, existing as a multicultural richness within a foreign society instead of assimilation.
Becoming the focus of attention in a short time, the club transformed into a frequent meeting point for youth living in different cities of Germany who want to strengthen their social ties.
Emphasis That Identity is an Action
Speaking to the Diaspora program broadcast on Rûdaw TV, one of the club members conveyed the meaning carried by this movement they started.
The member stated that running shoulder to shoulder on the streets of Germany while listening to music in their own language gives them a great sense of belonging and an indescribable pride.