Damascus, Dec. 10 (SANA) On the first anniversary of liberation, the Kurdish Ashti Music Group (Peace) presented a series of performances Tuesday evening at the Dummar Cultural Complex in Damascus.
The performances ranged from traditional dances such as Dabkeh to instrumental music, as well as group and solo singing, blending storytelling with physical expression.
The band’s founder, journalist and musician Idris Murad, told SANA, “After liberation, the Ba’ath ideology, which was based on the persecution and rejection of the Kurds, has vanished. Today, the Kurds have every right to celebrate Liberation Day.”
Murad added, “The band, which comprises 25 dancers, showcased Kurdish heritage through dances representing traditional professions such as harvesting and cotton picking. They also depicted marriage traditions among Syrian Kurds, aiming to preserve this cultural legacy for future generations.”
It is worth mentioning that “Ashti” is a Kurdish music and dance group founded to preserve the cultural and artistic heritage of the Kurds. The group is known for its diverse performances that combine music, singing, and dancing.
