Baghdad's First Skate Park: A New Time for Young People to Play and Express Themselves.


Baghdad's First Skate Park: A New Time for Young People to Play and Express Themselves.

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Baghdad's First Skate Park: A New Time for Young People to Play and Express Themselves.

Baghdad is getting safer after years of war and violence. Young people are hopeful about the future but say there are not many things for them to do.

The city has worked to rebuild parks and cultural places. But leaders haven't focused on building places for young people to enjoy.

That is starting to change, as Baghdad just opened its very first skate park. Many people hope this is just the beginning of more places for fun and creativity.

The skate park was built quickly with help from Germany and France. It shows that other countries want to help Iraq build more places for sports.

The park is a small but important step in giving young people in Iraq a place of their own. Many hope to see more places like it where they can be active, express themselves, and dream big.


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Is Baghdad getting safer?

Yes, Baghdad is getting safer after years of war and violence.

What new place has opened in Baghdad?

Baghdad just opened its very first skate park.

Who helped build the skate park?

The skate park was built quickly with help from Germany and France.


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