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21-day virtual exhibition of Rohingya arts, culture begins
A 21-day virtual exhibition of cultural objects and artworks representing key aspects of Rohingya memories, experiences, and aspirations began on Friday that will continue till December 31 through the Rohingya Cultural Memory Centre (RCMC).
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Embassy of Bangladesh in the Netherlands are organizing the exhibition.
Titled ‘Art | Life | Rohingya’, the exhibition is supported by the Netherlands Foreign Office and can be accessed at https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/8706193/art-life-rohingya until 31 December 2021.
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Visitors can click through a 3D virtual gallery, moving through different rooms to view collections such as Rohingya architecture, boat models, needlework, pottery, basketry, musical instruments and more.
The exhibition is part of an attempt to preserve Rohingya culture and ensure its continuity for Rohingya youth and children.
The RCMC also aims to restore dignity and enhance the psychological well-being of the Rohingya population.
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