Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA) Haneen Choir from the coastal city of Safita performed at Syrian Art Week in Damascus on Saturday, joining artists and cultural groups from across the country in an event aimed at showcasing Syria’s diverse creative scene.
The choir performed a selection of songs featuring choral arrangements of works by Fairuz, Mayada Bseliss, Ziad Rahbani and Joseph Sakr, drawing a warm response from the audience.
Layal Maasrani, a member of Haneen Choir, told SANA that participating in the event gave the group an opportunity to contribute to Syria’s evolving cultural and artistic landscape.
“Culture is an essential part of building the new Syria,” Maasrani said, adding that the choir’s message centers on the belief that art can play a role in the country’s rebuilding.
She said the group had adapted a diverse selection of songs for choral performance and expressed hope that Syrians would combine their efforts in the next phase.
Haneen’s appearance is part of a wider Syrian Art Week program featuring musicians, artists and cultural groups from different regions and disciplines.
The event runs through Sept. 18, with a series of musical performances and other artistic and cultural activities.
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