Raqqa Museum: A journey through Millennia along the Euphrates
Raqqa, Jan. 27 (SANA) Nestled on the banks of the Euphrates, the Raqqa Archaeological Museum offers a window into thousands…
Traditional crafts in Syria’s Jazira region: Women keep the past alive
Damascus, Jan. 27 (SANA) In Syria’s Jazira region, traditional crafts are more than decorative arts—they are a vital part of…
Incense: The fragrance connecting past and present in Syrian culture
Damascus, Jan. 26 (SANA) In Syria, incense is more than just a fragrance it is a living link to the…
Damascus Heritage House opens at the citadel, reviving Syria’s living memory
Damascus, Jan. 26 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Culture inaugurated on Sunday the Damascus Heritage House at the Damascus Citadel, a…
Syrian voice actor Ibrahim Jalal wins Voice Arts Awards in Hollywood
Washington,Jan. 26 (SANA) Syrian voice actor Ibrahim Jalal has won the Voice Arts Awards in the Cartoon/Animation category, capping eight…
The Sinners” breaks records with 98th Academy Award Nominations
The Sinners” breaks records with 98th Academy Award Nominations Damascus, Jan. 25(SANA) ‘The Sinners’, directed by Ryan Coogler, leads the…
Jaabar Castle, a Jewel on the Euphrates River
Raqqa, January 24. (SANA)- Jaabar Castle, one of Syria's most magnificent and symbolic fortresses, sits atop a rocky plateau overlooking…
Arab Writers Union launches independent publishing house to support Syrian authors
Damascus, Jan. 24 (SANA) The Arab Writers Union announced on Saturday the establishment of an independent publishing house dedicated to…
Artistic evening in Homs highlights themes of love and peace
Homs, Jan. 23 (SANA) The Palace of Culture Theater in Homs hosted an artistic evening titled “In Love and Peace”…
Homs celebrates Circassian Heritage Day
Homs, Jan. 23 (SANA) The Cultural Palace Theater in Homs hosted an event marking Circassian Heritage Day, organized by the…
Syrian singer Joudy Shaheen makes history with “The Voice” victory
Damascus, Jan. 22 (SANA) Syrian singer Joudy Shaheen has made history by winning the sixth season of “The Voice: Ahla…
Damascus to host International Book Fair with 35 countries participating
Damascus, Jan. 21 (SANA) Syria is set to welcome the first post-liberation edition of the Damascus International Book Fair, scheduled…
Qasr al-Banat, one of Raqqa’s most significant archaeological landmarks
Raqqa, Jan. 20 (SANA) Qasr al-Banat, an 11th-century palace southeast of the Syrian city of Raqqa, remains one of the…
The Kurds in Syria: A deep-rooted presence and an Active Role in the National Fabric
Damascus, Jan. 18 (SANA) The Kurds constitute one of the most important social and cultural components of Syrian society and…
Syrian women showcase creativity at ‘Stories Made by Hands’ handicrafts exhibition
Damascus, Jan. 19 (SANA) Syrian women are turning their passion and talent into art at the “Stories Made by Hands”…
Syria’s glorious textile industry fights extinction and embraces the future
Damascus – January. 17 (SANA) Syria’s textile industry has long stood as a cornerstone of the national economy, with a…
Ibn Wardan Palace: When the Rain Awakens the Scent of History
Hama, Jan. 16 (SANA) Rising silently in the heart of the Syrian desert,Ibn Wardan Palace is one of the rare…
Syria’s deep-rooted imprint on Spanish architecture
Damascus, Jan. 15 (SANA) From the streets of Damascus to the squares of Granada, Syria's influence on Spanish architecture has…
“Spring Sonata” brings Syrian memory to Damascus stage
Damascus, Jan. 12 (SANA) Spring Sonata, a monodrama by Jamal Adam, starring Mazen al-Natour and directed by Maher Sleibi, was…
German scholar highlights Syria’s embroidery as a living cultural identity
Damascus, Jan. 11 (SANA) German writer and researcher Heike Weber delivered a lecture at "Zawaya" Gallery in Damascus, shedding light…
Damascus and its seven famed gates… where history meets the stars
Damascus, (SANA) Kisan, Sharqi, Touma, al-Saghir, al-Jabiya, al-Faradis, and al-Farj—the names of the seven historic gates of Damascus, each carries…
Reviving Harasta’s historic bathhouse preserves Eastern Ghouta’s living memory
Damascus Countryside, Jan. 07 (SANA) As restoration work continues on Harasta’s historic bathhouse in Eastern Ghouta, residents say the centuries-old…
Multilingual Armenian Christmas event at the Lady of Damascus Church
Damascus, Jan. 5 (SANA) The “Shushi” Choir of the Armenian Orthodox Archbishopric in Damascus held a Christmas musical evening entitled…
Great Umayyad mosque of Damascus, a millennial symbol of faith and coexistence
Damascus, Jan 2 (SANA) – The Great Umayyad Mosque of Damascus, one of the oldest and most important religious monuments…
Aleppo Citadel: Witness to the city’s great history and legacy
Damascus, Jan. 2 (SANA) Towering above Aleppo’s Old City, the Aleppo Citadel has stood for centuries as both a military…
Syria launches new national strategy to safeguard cultural heritage
Damascus, Jan. 1 (SANA) The General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums on Thursday announced the outlines of Syria’s new national…
A living museum in Old Damascus keeps centuries of heritage alive
Damascus, Dec. 31 (SANA) In the historic al-Qanawat neighborhood of Old Damascus stands the Damascene Heritage House, a space that…
Collective musical evening at Damascus Opera House marks farewell to 2025
Damascus, Dec.30 (SANA) Four Syrian choirs came together on the stage of the Damascus Opera House for a festive musical…
National Christmas evening in al-Hawash celebrates unity, love and peace
Homs, Dec 29 (SANA) A national Christmas evening blending patriotic songs with traditional Christmas hymns was held at St. Elias…
“Aleppo Night” festival revives Khan al-Shouna and Aleppine heritage
Aleppo ,Dec. 28 (SANA) The “Aleppo Nights” heritage festival kicked off on Sunday evening at the historic Khan al-Shouna, adjacent to…
“Jasmine Meets Olive” celebrates Arab-Kurdish unity in Damascus
Damascus, Dec. 28 (SANA) The Syrian National Library in Damascus hosted the cultural event “Jasmine Meets Olive” on Saturday, highlighting…
Traditional handicrafts exhibition held in Maaloula near Damascus
Maaloula, Dec. 28 (SANA) Local tourism authorities and cultural groups on Saturday opened a traditional handicrafts exhibition in the historic…
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…
