Circassians in Syria: a deep-rooted identity and cultural diversity
Damascus, Dec. 27 (SANA) The Circassians (Adyghe) in Syria represent a rich model of social and cultural diversity, carrying with…
Damascus exhibition highlights Circassian history and heritage
Damascus, Dec. 26 (SANA) The Circassian Charitable Association in Damascus on Thursday opened an exhibition of books and historical documents…
“Syria through artists’ eyes” exhibition documents Syria’s victory and liberation
Damascus, Dec.25 (SANA) The Damascus countryside branch of the Syrian Union of Visual Artists opened on Wednesday an art exhibition…
Art exhibition in Tartous highlights heritage, liberation, and Syria’s future
Tartous, Dec. 23 (SANA) A new art exhibition titled “Artists of Tartous” opened Monday at the Union of Plastic Artists…
Documentary “Deterring Aggression” premieres in Damascus countryside
Damascus, Dec. (SANA) In a significant event, the Political Affairs Directorate in the Damascus countryside hosted the premiere of the…
Christmas spirit shines in Fairouzeh with multilingual choir performances
Homs, Dec. 22 (SANA) A special Christmas celebration took place Sunday evening at the Church of St. Elias in the…
Handicrafts exhibition in Barzeh reflect Syrian Turkmen folklore and women’s creativity
Damascus, Dec. 21 (SANA) On the occasion of Liberation Day, the Arab Cultural Center in Barzeh opened a handicrafts exhibition…
Khan As’ad Pasha hosts ‘Sham’ art exhibition featuring 80 works
Damascus, Dec.21 (SANA) The historic halls of Khan As’ad Pasha in Damascus hosted an art exhibition titled “Sham” on Saturday,…
Al-Ma‘asarani revives “Victory” celebration in Damascus
Damascus, Dec.20 (SANA ) Syrian artist, Wasfi Al-Ma‘asarani, returned to Damascus and its audience in the “Victory” concert, organized by…
Gardenia Choir performs musical evening in Salamiyah, Hama
Hama, Dec. 20 (SANA) The Gardenia female’s Choir presented Friday a musical evening at Salamiyah Cinema in eastern Hama countryside,…
Theft of Statue of Saint Paul in Syria
Damascus, Dec 20 (SANA) – The authorities in Damascus, the Syrian capital, confirmed Saturday the theft of the statue of…
Culture Ministry announces arrest of National Museum theft ringleader
Damascus, Dec. 19 (SANA) The Syrian Ministry of Culture announced the arrest of the ringleader of an antiquities theft network…
Arabic Language Day: A timeless heritage facing the digital age
Damascus, Dec 18 (SANA) The Arab world celebrates World Arabic Language Day on December 18th each year. This day was…
Damascus’ Aghabani craft preserves centuries-old tradition
Damascus, Dec. 18 (SANA) The ancient Damascus craft of Aghabani continues to thrive, blending hand-printed fabrics with intricate silk embroidery…
“Arteries with Wings”: Mai al-Halwani opens her Art Exhibition in Homs
Homs, Dec.18 (SANA) Syrian visual artist Mai al-Halwani opened her latest exhibition, “Arteries with Wings”, in Homs Wednesday, presenting 40…
Aleppine Qudud and Muwashahat… the memory of sound and the identity of place
Damascus, Dec. 17 (SANA) Aleppo is preparing for its anticipated campaign “Aleppo for All,” a city that has shaped a…
Children’s choir performs concert in Tartous marking Children’s Day and Christmas
Tartous, Dec. 17 (SANA) The Nahawand Choir held a musical concert for children on Tuesday evening at the Tartous Cultural Center…
Antique Gold” Choir brings Syria’s musical legacy to Damascus stage
Damascus, Dec. 16 (SANA) The Antique Gold Choir (Dahab Ateeq Choir) enchanted a packed audience on Monday night at al-Hamra…
“Small Canvas” Art Exhibition in Damascus, a space for ideas
Damascus, Dec. 15 (SANA) The Palestinian Artists Union, Syria Branch, inaugurated the "Small Canvas" exhibition at Abu Rummaneh Cultural Center,…
Syria steps up efforts to combat illegal excavations in Palmyra
Homs, Dec. 14 (SANA) Authorities in Homs Province have intensified efforts to combat illegal excavations at the ancient site of…
Byzantine Mosaic discovered near Qarah in Damascus countryside
Damascus, Dec. 14 (SANA) Syria’s Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums has announced the discovery of a Byzantine-era mosaic near Qarah,…
Syrian women, activist, nurse and teacher- a symbol of revolution
Damascus, Dec.13 ( SANA) Syrian women have played a pivotal role during the years of the revolution against the deposed…
“Sixth Ugarit Days” concludes in Paris
Paris, Dec. 13 (SANA) The “Sixth Ugarit Days” event concluded at the Institute of Civilizations at Collège de France in Paris,…
Antiquities and Museums Directorate: Tests reveal 33 fake cuneiform tablets
Damascus,12. Dec (SANA) The Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums announced that precise scientific examinations conducted by specialized experts on 33 cuneiform…
Revolution Memory sheds light on the deposed regime’s abuses against Syrian families
Damascus, Dec. 12 (SANA) The Abu Rummaneh Cultural Center hosted a lecture discussing the social and legal repercussions of the…
UNESCO expands Syria’s Intangible Heritage List to eight cultural traditions
Damascus, Dec. 11 (SANA) Syria’s intangible cultural heritage is more than a collection of old customs—it is the living pulse…
Maaloula…Cradle of Aramaic and Example of Coexistence between Christians and Muslims
Maaloula, Dec 11 (SANA) Nestled in the Qalamoun mountains, about 56 kilometers northeast of Damascus, the historic Syrian town of…
Fadwa Suleiman… A biography of struggle that lives on in the national memory
Damascus, Dec. 11 (SANA) On the first anniversary of Syria's liberation, cultural and national circles remember prominent figures who played…
Tamer Turkmane honored by Ministry of Culture for documenting the revolution’s history
Damascus, Dec. 11 (SANA) The Ministry of Culture honored researcher Tamer Turkmane in recognition of his individual efforts spanning over…
Syrian revolution memory keeper Tamer Turkmane honored in Damascus
Damascus, Dec. 11 (SANA) The Ministry of Culture honored researcher Tamer Turkmane on Wednesday during a ceremony at the National…
Kurdish Ashti Music Group marks Liberation Day in Damascus
Damascus, Dec. 10 (SANA) On the first anniversary of liberation, the Kurdish Ashti Music Group (Peace) presented a series of…
Tartous celebrates first liberation anniversary with music, crowds and national pride
Tartous, Dec 07 (SANA) In an atmosphere of joy and national pride, Al-Najma Square in Tartous hosted a mass celebration…
Lattakia’s National Museum hosts Liberation Festival celebrating arts and community
Lattakia, Dec. 7 (SANA) The National Museum in Lattakia hosted a wide range of artistic and cultural activities on Sunday…
Syria honors journalists martyred in 2024 battle
Damascus, Dec. 6 (SANA) The Syrian Ministry of Information held a ceremony on Saturday at the National Center for Visual…
Syrian visual artists take the spotlight at “Media Expo Syria” in Damascus
Damascus, Dec. 5 (SANA) Syrian visual artists featured prominently at the fourth edition of Media Expo Syria in Damascus, presenting…
Artisanal business event in Damascus highlights women’s economic role
Damascus, Dec. 5 (SANA) An event aimed at supporting small and micro-businesses opened Thursday evening at the Cham Hotel in…
Syria marks liberation anniversary with nationwide cultural program
Damascus, Dec. 4 (SANA) The Syrian Ministry of Culture has unveiled an extensive cultural program to commemorate the first anniversary…
Syria announces recovery of 1,400 tablets and artifacts for Idleb Museum
Idleb, Dec. 3 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Culture, Mohammed Yassin al-Saleh, announced on Wednesday the recovery of 1,234 archaeological tablets…
UN celebrates Arabic as a language that enriches the world
New York, Dec. 3 (SANA) The United Nations, in cooperation with the King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language…
Damascus Orchestra revives classic songs at the Opera House
Damascus, Dec. 3 (SANA) The Damascus Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Mohammad Zaghloul, brought the timeless magic of Tarab…
The National Library of Damascus: Preserving Syria’s heritage in the digital age
Damascus, Dec. 02 (SANA) – The National Library of Damascus is one of Syria's most significant cultural institutions, housing a…
The National Museum in Damascus returns with a world-class new look
Damascus, Dec 02, (SANA) – The National Museum in Damascus is one of the most significant cultural institutions in the…
Maestro Quteish leads interactive wind-orchestra evening in Damascus
Damscus, Dec.02 (SANA) The Syrian Wind Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Ihab Quteish, presented an evening of wind-ensemble music at the…
“Voices from the Roots” brings Syria back to the Mediterranean cultural stage
Tartous, Nov 30 (SANA) The historic hall in Tartous came alive with music and Mediterranean charm as the “Voices from…
ARPA Choir & Orchestra deliver message of peace through Baroque music in Damascus
Damascus, Nov 30 (SANA) The ARPA Choir & Orchestra presented an evening of Baroque and sacred music at the Greek…
“Art and Victory” Exhibition Showcases Creativity and Cultural Memory
Damascus, Nov. 30 (SANA) — The Damascus Directorate of Education has organized the “Art and Victory” exhibition, bringing together a…
“Al-Batrani Garden”… A living memory and social haven in Lattakia province
Al-Batrani Garden in Lattakia province offers a natural refuge within the city’s old neighborhoods, surrounding the historic mosque built in…
“Agony” Play at Tartous cultural stage explores inner struggles
The cultural stage in Tartous hosted the premiere of “Agony”, a new production by the young Syrian troupe Al-Arrab for…
A Concert at Damascus Opera House combines oriental identity with global jazz spirit
The Damascus Opera House hosted on Monday evening, a Jazz Organ concert as part of the Organ and Music Festival…
Syria wins first place at Lusail University’s “Cultural Day” in Doha
Syria secured first place at the "Cultural Day" event hosted by Lusail University in Doha, showcasing an attractive display of…
Syria participates in Riyadh’s “Banan” heritage fair
In a first-of-its-kind participation, the Syrian pavilion at the “Banan” heritage fair, currently held in the Saudi capital Riyadh, has…
Syrian and Italian Music Unite at Damascus Opera House
Italian and Syrian musicians came together Thursday evening for a special concert at the Damascus Opera House, marking the finale…
Syria marks World Children’s Day with a cultural festival
The Ministry of Culture and the Damascus Governorate celebrated World Children’s Day by organizing a Cultural Children’s Festival at the…
Syrian changemaker Bana al-abed honored with 2025 International Children’s Peace Prize
Bana al-abed, a 15-year-old Syrian activist and survivor of the 2016 Aleppo siege, has been awarded the 2025 International Children’s…
ShaMari concert at Damascus Opera House: A fusion of Eastern and Western folklore
The "Faces" workshop, dedicated to vocal training and group singing, culminated in the "ShaMari" concert at the Drama Stage of…
Syrian art exhibition in Homs chronicles cases of detention and Disappearance
Under the sponsorship of the Syrian Ministry of Culture, the Orthodox Theater in Homs hosted the opening of the art…
Syrian novelist Jan Dost joins jury of Morocco’s Film and Shared Memory Festival
Syrian writer and novelist Jan Dost, who is based in Germany, is serving on the documentary film jury at the…
Culture Ministry publishes details of stolen artifacts from Damascus National Museum
The Syrian Ministry of Culture has released detailed descriptions of six artifacts stolen from the National Museum in Damascus, appealing…
Syria, Qatar to enhance bilateral cultural cooperation
As part of efforts to strengthen cultural ties between the Syrian Arab Republic and the State of Qatar, Minister of…
Syria awaits UNESCO decision on adding two new elements to Intangible Heritage List
Syria is awaiting a UNESCO ruling in early December on the inclusion of Arab Kohl and the traditional men’s cloak…
Syrian Culture Ministry participates in “Freej Art” festival in Qatar
With the participation of Syria and several Arab and foreign countries, Qatar inaugurated Sunday the second edition of the “Freej…
“Echoes of Rust” exhibition transforms war fragments into art
The National Museum of Damascus has launched Echoes of Rust, a solo exhibition by 18-year-old Syrian-Cuban artist Pedro Nadaf, organized…
Syrian-French Council marks the Syrian Revolution victory in Paris
Syrian-French Council Holds Celebration in Paris Marking Victory of Syrian RevolutionThe Syrian-French Council held an honorary celebration on Saturday in…
Aleppo’s “Made with Love” market showcases 230 creative projects
A three-day charity market titled “Made with Love” opened in Aleppo on Saturday, bringing together 230 artisans and entrepreneurs showcasing…
Italian Ambassador visits UNESCO-listed citadel, Bosra al-Sham
Daraa Governor Anwar Taha Al-Zoubi and Italian Ambassador to Syria Stefano Ravagnan toured the ancient city of Bosra al-Sham, visiting…
The Rose of Seville: A musical bridges Andalusia and Damascus
A new musical theatre production, “The Rose of Seville: The Bride’s Crown,” opened this week at the Damascus Opera House,…
Northern Syrian, Kurdish, and Syriac folk traditions unite at Damascus Opera House
The sounds of northern Syria came alive at the Damascus Opera House on Thursday evening, as musicians and vocalists from…
The second International Conference on Palmyra kicks off in Lausanne
The activities of the Second International Conference on Palmyra were launched at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland. Organized in…
Artistic Celebration in Lattakia Marks End of National Museum Renovation
In a vibrant celebration of art and heritage, the National Museum in Lattakia hosted a closing event Monday to mark…
Mazen Al-Mubarak Wins King Salman Global Award for Arabic Language 2025
The King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language in Saudi Arabia announced that Syrian scholar Dr. Mazen Abdul Qader…
Syrian Children Color Their Future at Damascus Exhibition
The Cultural Center in Abu Rummaneh, Damascus, hosted an art exhibition titled " Artists of Future" featuring the work of…
Damascus’ Higher Institute of Music Conclude Workshop with an impressive Concert
Students from the Higher Institute of Music in Damascus concluded a workshop led by American double bass player Richard Hartshorn…
“Qasid Choir” Brings Rahbani Magic to Damascus in a Stunning Performance
The Qasid Choir, led by Maestro Kamal Skiker, delivered a mesmerizing musical evening titled “Rahbaniyat” at the Arab Cultural Center…
“Voices for Peace” Lights Up Tartous’s Sky in a Traditional Musical Celebration
Tartous has hosted a distinctive musical event titled "Voices for Peace," performed by the Arjuwan Choir with wide participation from…
Syrian-Italian Archaeological Mission Resumes Excavations in Lattakia
The joint Syrian-Italian archaeological mission has resumed its excavation, research, and documentation work at the Tel al-Samhaneh site in the…
Syrian Novelist Wins Katara Prize for Arabic Novel in Youth Fiction Category
Syrian novelist Rabee Farid Murshid has won the Katara Prize for Arabic Novel in its youth fiction category for his…
National Arabic Music Orchestra Celebrates Sung Poetry at Damascus Opera House
The National Arabic Music Orchestra captivated a full house at the Damascus Opera House last night with a special concert…
“The Syrian Narrative”, a Forum to Document National Memory
The National Library in Damascus hosted on Tuesday the “Syrian Narrative” Forum, organized by the Ministry of Culture with the…
Syrian Novelist Abdullah Nafakh Signs “Longing to Paradise” Short Story Collection
Syrian novelist Abdullah Nafakh held a signing event for his latest short story collection, (Longing to Paradise), on Tuesday at…
Syria’s Seven UNESCO Sites Take Center Stage at Damascus Forum
A lecture hosted by the Social Forum in Damascus on Tuesday highlighted Syria’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Old…
Tartous Hosts Art Showcase to Nurture Youth Talents
Tartous City Council and Old Tartous Exhibition Hall hosted an artistic event to support the talents of youth and children…
Brussels hosts conference on protecting Syrian cultural heritage amid political shifts
The Permanent Mission of Hungary to the EU organized an international conference at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels titled…
Syrian Symphony Orchestra honors Solhi Al-Wadi on anniversary of his passing
The Syrian National Symphony Orchestra, leading by Maestro Missak Baghboudarian, held a concert at the Damascus Opera House on Tuesday…
Syria’s delegation holds talks on cultural cooperation at MONDIACULT 2025
Syria's delegation to the MONDIACULT 2025 conference in Barcelona, headed by Deputy Culture Minister Saad Naasan, held meetings with representatives…
Syria participates in MONDIACULT 2025 conference of Barcelona
The MONDIACULT 2025 conference in Barcelona continues under the theme "Cultural Policy and Sustainable Development," with the participation of a…
Syrian Minister of Culture Visits Afrin in Aleppo countryside
Aleppo – SANA Minister of Culture, Mohammad Yassin al-Saleh, visited the Afrin region in Aleppo countryside to observe the cultural…
“Peace in Syrian Colors” An exhibition brings together symbols of provinces in artworks
Damascus, SANA- Designer Saif al-Din Hamoud brought together the symbols of the Syrian provinces and peace between the countries of…
Ministry of Culture:2025 Art and Literature Competitions for Children with Disabilities
Damascus -SANA - The Syrian Ministry of Culture, through the Child Culture Directorate, has announced the launch of its 2025…
Walid Jano Pays Tribute to Ziad Rahbani at Art House Gallery
Damascus ,SANA-Renowned Syrian artist Walid Jano inaugurated his latest exhibition at Art House Gallery in Damascus under the title “This…
Film “Picture of Michel” Screens spotlighting issue of enforced disappearance
Aleppo, SANA- The former Aleppo power station hosted a screening of “Picture of Michel” by Syrian-American director Christine Gideon, a…
