Syrian National Symphony Orchestra performs global classics at Opera House
Damascus, May 6 (SANA) The Syrian National Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestro Ghassan al-Aboud, performed a classical music evening Tuesday…
Art exhibition in Idlib brings together Syrian artists under unity theme
Idlib, May 4 (SANA) An art exhibition titled “When the Guns Fall Silent” opened in Idlib on Sunday, bringing together…
Tartous waterfront hosts ‘Watan’ festival blending culture, commerce and entertainment
Tartous, May 2 (SANA) The “Watan” Festival opened Friday on Tartous’ seafront, bringing together cultural performances, shopping events and family…
Damascus hosts Jazz night blending Syrian heritage with global sounds
Damascus, May 1 (SANA) A jazz evening in Damascus marked International Jazz Day with a sold-out performance that blended globally…
Syrian art community mourns Abdul Rahman Mhanna
Damascus, April 30 (SANA) The Syrian Fine Artists Union mourned visual artist Abdul Rahman Mhanna, who died on Wednesday at…
Damascus exhibition showcases traditional crafts at historic citadel
Damascus, April 28 (SANA) A cultural exhibition highlighting traditional Syrian crafts opened at the Damascus Citadel this week, bringing together…
Children’s Book Fair promotes reading and children’s publishing in Syria
Damascus, April 28 (SANA) The Children’s Book Fair, which concluded Sunday at the National Library in Damascus, highlighted the importance…
Damascus exhibition traces origins of writing in Syria from symbols to alphabet
Damascus, April 28 (SANA) A new exhibition at the National Museum in Damascus traces the evolution of writing in Syria,…
Culture minister inspects heritage sites in Latakia, discusses cultural plans
Latakia, April 27 (SANA) Syria’s Culture Minister Mohammad Yassin Saleh inspected key heritage sites in Latakia on Monday and reviewed…
Syrians in Germany highlight heritage at cultural exchange festival
Berlin, April 27 (SANA) Syrians living in Germany presented aspects of their cultural heritage during their participation in an international…
Community initiative revives historic Qasr al-Banat site in Raqqa, Syria
Raqqa, April 26 (SANA) Residents of Raqqa have launched a grassroots campaign to clean and restore the historic Qasr al-Banat…
Bosra al-Sham draws rising tourist interest as heritage revival gains pace
Daraa, April 26 (SANA) The historic city of Bosra al-Sham is experiencing a renewed tourism movement after years of decline,…
Syria takes part in TRT International Children’s Festival of Türkiye
Ankara, Apr.23 (SANA) Syria is participating for the first time in the TRT International Children's Festival, which began on April…
More than 1,000 artists call for Eurovision boycott over Israel’s participation
Vienna, April 23 (SANA) More than 1,100 artists and production companies worldwide have called for a boycott of the Eurovision…
‘Diverse Arab Book’ exhibition, an initiative toward promoting a culture of reading
Damasus, Apr. 22 (SANA) Faculty of Economics at Damascus University, in cooperation with Dar Raslan for Printing and Publishing organized…
Art exhibition in Idlib showcases emerging Syrian artists, unity themes
Idlib, April 22 (SANA) The Idlib Directorate of Culture opened a visual arts exhibition titled “Coming Colors” on Tuesday as…
Gabala’s long arc: Trade routes, empires and a Caucasus crossroads
Baku, April 21 (SANA) In the forested foothills of northwestern Azerbaijan, the ancient city of Gabala offers a layered account…
Damascus hosts Children’s Book Fair with more than 30 publishers
Damascus, April 21 (SANA) The Children’s Book Fair opened on Tuesday at the National Library in Damascus, bringing together more…
Sweet Thursday” revives tradition as Halawa becomes a message of connection
Homs, April, 21(SANA) In Homs, the annual “Sweet Thursday,” a tradition in which Halawa takes on a role beyond food,…
Damascene Homes: living palace of sustainability echoing spirit of the Arabian Nights
Damascus, April 20 (SANA) Amid the rush of modern life, the ancient alleys of Damascus still conceal behind their quiet walls…
‘April Homs’ festival highlights traditional crafts and heritage skills
Homs, April 20 (SANA) Handicrafts and heritage products took center stage at the “April Homs” festival, drawing strong visitor interest…
‘Kurdish Days’ festival in Damascus highlights heritage, cultural diversity
Damascus, April 20 (SANA) Performances marking the second day of the “Kurdish Days” festival in Damascus showcased traditional music and…
Idlib’s historical sites are rich in archaeological and cultural heritage
Idlib, April 19 (SANA) The Directorate of Antiquities in Idlib Province, in collaboration with the Ghaith for Humanity Association, organized…
Arab Writers Union launches first ‘Kurdish Days’ forum in Damascus
Damascus, April 19 (SANA) The Arab Writers Union (AWU) held its first “Kurdish Days” forum in Damascus on Saturday, highlighting…
Homs celebrates culture and heritage at “Nisan Homs” festival
Homs, April 18 (SANA) The city of Homs is placing culture and heritage at the heart of the “Nisan Homs”…
Shrine of the Forty; Where the mountain breathes humanity’s first tales
Damascus, April 18 (SANA) Damascus from Above: A Hidden Treasure Above the Clouds Damascus, the capital of tales and eras,…
Homs celebrates spring festival reviving local traditions
Homs April 16 (SANA) A spring festival celebrating local heritage and community life has opened in the central Syrian city…
Youth art takes center stage at ‘Athar’ exhibition in Damascus
Damascus, April 16 (SANA) An exhibition showcasing the work of emerging Syrian artists opened on Wednesday in Damascus, featuring a…
Al-Koko Castle in al-Zabadani reflects centuries of transformation in Syria’s history
Damascus, April 15 (SANA) Perched on a hill overlooking the town of al-Zabadani in the Damascus countryside, al-Koko Castle stands…
Syrian visual art during the revolution: memory of pain and space for hope
Damascus, April 14 (SANA) – Syrian visual art became one of the most powerful forms of expression during the years…
Syria’s World Heritage sites highlight rich cultural and historical legacy
Damascus, April 13 (SANA) Syria possesses an exceptional cultural heritage represented by archaeological and historical sites listed on the World…
“Harmony” concert in Tartous showcases young musical talent
Tartous, April 13 (SANA) The stage of the Arab Cultural Center in Tartous came alive with music as dozens of…
Restitution debate revives colonial accountability over Benin heritage
Damascus, Apr. 12 (SANA) The debate over the restitution of African cultural heritage has intensified in recent years, with renewed…
“Artist of the Earth” exhibition in Paris highlights Syrian art and memory
Paris, April 12 (SANA) The “Artist of the Earth” exhibition opened in Paris on Saturday, showcasing works by a group…
From the cradle of civilizations to the heart of Istanbul: A cultural journey begins
Istanbul, April 11 (SANA) A cultural and artistic event titled “Syria: Cradle of Civilizations” was launched in Istanbul on Saturday,…
Bashir Bashir’s ‘Cycle of Life’ mural merges history, identity with calligraphic art
Damascus, April 11 (SANA) A large-scale mural by Syrian artist Bashir Bashir is drawing attention at the National Museum of…
“Out of Line” brings youth-focused social drama to Tartous stage
Tartous, April 10 (SANA) The Syrian Theatre in Tartous hosted a new social stage production titled “Out of Line” on…
Damascus to host Children’s Book Fair with around 50 publishers
Damascus, April (SANA) The Syrian National Library will host a Children’s Book Fair from April 21 to 26 as part…
Children mark Easter with arts event at Damascus monastery
Damascus, April 8 (SANA) Children gathered at Ibrahim al-Khalil Monastery in Damascus for an Easter-themed arts and cultural event organized…
Young Syrian filmmakers present first short films in Damascus cultural venue
Damascus, April 7 (SANA) – A cultural screening at Manzoul Hall in Damascus’ Rabweh district featured two short films produced…
Tangible Heritage Week highlights historic neighborhoods in Damascus
Damascus, April 7 (SANA) Activities marking Tangible Heritage Week, organized by the Culture Ministry, continued with lectures, art exhibitions and…
Non: When carpets become wall art carrying heritage’s spirit with a contemporary touch
Hama, April 6 (SANA) A Project for Syrian sisters lifts carpets from the Floor to the wall and dreams of…
Damascus marks International Day of Sport with heritage walk through Old City
Damascus, April 5 (SANA) – The Ministry of Culture organized a "Sports and Heritage" walk on Sunday to commemorate the…
Art exhibition in Damascus explores family roots and identity
Damascus, April 4 (SANA) - A new art exhibition by Syrian visual artist Majdi al-Zawahri has opened at Manzoul Cultural…
Syrian artist preserves traditional engraving as digital art rises
Damascus, April 4 (SANA) While digital technology is transforming the global art scene, Syrian artist Samar al-Helou is holding fast…
Al-Yaqubieh village: A living testament to Syria’s cultural diversity and heritage
Idlib, April 4, (SANA) – The village of Al-Yaqubieh, located in Jisr al-Shughur area of Idlib province, showcases Syria's rich…
Al-Halbouni … when a Damascene neighborhood becomes an open library of history
Damascus, April ( SANA) In the heart of Damascus, and close to centers of education facilities and the university, al-Halbouni…
Damascus through the eyes of Mazen Shaiban: Art documents civilizations, heritage
Damascus, April 2 (SANA) Visual artist Mazen Shaiban explored the history of the civilizations that have succeeded one another in…
Arabic letter reimagined in Bashir Bashir exhibition in Damascus
Damascus, Apr. 2 (SANA) The National Museum in Damascus opened an art exhibition on Thursday by Syrian artist Bashir Bashir…
Cathedral in Homs hosts chanting evening marking Easter season
Homs, April 1 (SANA) The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary Um Al-Zenar in Homs hosted a chanting evening titled “I…
Charity art exhibition in Damascus raises funds for children with cancer
Damascus, Mar. 31 (SANA) A charity art exhibition titled “With Art, We Draw a Smile” opened Monday, featuring works donated…
Handicrafts offer livelihoods for Syrians amid economic challenges
Damascus, March 29 (SANA) – For many Syrians, handicrafts have evolved from hobbies into small businesses providing income opportunities as…
Syria: Heritage march revives century-old spring ritual in Homs
Homs, March 29 (SANA) Residents of Homs gathered in the Old City on Saturday to revive “Plant Thursday,” a centuries-old…
Homs culture directorate marks World Theatre Day
Homs, March 28 (SANA) – The Homs Directorate of Culture held an event on Saturday marking World Theatre Day at…
Daraa students stage play reenacting the Syrian revolution’s defining moments
Daraa, March 28 (SANA) The Directorate of Education in Daraa province, in cooperation with the Directorate of Culture, organized a…
Damascus theater students stage performance marking World Theatre Day
Damascus, March 28 (SANA) – Students at Syria’s Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts presented a theatrical performance titled “This Is…
Recreational and artistic activities in Salamiyah aim to support children
Hama, March 28 (SANA) A volunteer team organized an open day on Saturday in Salamiyah, Hama countryside, featuring recreational and…
Homs hosts recreational event for 300 orphaned children
Homs, March 28 (SANA) Ghiras Alkhaeer, a Syrian humanitarian organization, has organized a recreational event for 300 orphaned children in…
Al-Kabbani Theatre in Damascus celebrates World Theatre Day with creativity
Damascus, March 28 (SANA) In celebration of World Theatre Day, Damascus’ al-Kabbani Theatre hosted a cultural and artistic event on…
Sarouja, Damascus: where heritage meets modern Life
Damascus, March 27 (SANA) Between its narrow alleys and bustling markets, Sarouja encapsulates six centuries of history, offering visitors a…
Syrian singer Khater Dawa performs in Homs after years abroad
Homs, March 27 (SANA) Syrian singer Khater Dawa performed a concert on Thursday at the Orthodox Theatre in the Old City of…
Palestinian heritage crafts preserve identity and strengthen national belonging
Damascus, March 26 (SANA) Palestinian heritage crafts, particularly hand embroidery, play a key role in strengthening national identity and preserving…
Damascus wall: A living record telling the city’s story through the ages
Damascus, March 26 (SANA) The Wall of Damascus stands as a prominent historical witness to the city’s development and its…
Zawaya Gallery in Damascus hosts al-Hassoun’s memory-driven works
Damascus, March 26 (SANA) Syrian artist Ibrahim al-Hassoun presented new works at Zawaya Gallery in Damascus on Wednesday in an…
Culture Ministry, Arabic Language Academy boost “History of Damascus”
Damascus, Mar. 25 (SANA) Minister of Culture Mohammad Yassin al-Saleh discussed on Wednesday with President of the Arab Language Academy…
Homs hosts cultural week showcasing Arabic calligraphy and visual art.
Homs, March 25 (SANA) The Homs Directorate of Culture has launched a week-long cultural event in Homs on Wednesday, showcasing…
Forgotten cities of northern Syria: Burj Haidar village
Aleppo, March. 24 (SANA) The village of Burj Haidar lies about 7 km northeast of Church of Saint Simeon Stylites…
Cultural bus brings mobile library, activities and joy to children in Homs
Homs, March 24 (SANA) A cultural bus operated by Syria’s Ministry of Culture arrived in Homs on Monday, bringing a…
Eid in Syria: from ritual joy to shared pain, and now a horizon of liberation
Damascus, March 23 (SANA) — For Syrians, Eid al-Fitr has always been more than a religious holiday. It is a…
Damascus hosts Newroz festival highlighting Syria’s cultural diversity
Damascus, March 22 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Culture organized a festival in Damascus on Saturday to mark Newroz, the Kurdish…
Residents of Afrin in Aleppo countryside celebrate Newroz in a festive atmosphere
Aleppo, March 21 (SANA) Residents of the city of Afrin in the northern countryside of Aleppo marked Newroz with celebrations…
Damascus neighborhood marks Kurdish Newroz celebration
Damascus, March 21 (SANA) Residents in the Rukn al-Din neighborhood of Damascus marked Newroz on Friday evening with a cultural…
Damascus hosts Newroz celebration reflecting cultural diversity
DAMASCUS, March 21 (SANA) Syria marked Newroz with a cultural event at the Damascus Opera House, featuring performances and official…
Newroz in Syria: Tradition, identity and renewal across generations
Damascus, March 20 (SANA) On March 21, Syrian Kurds celebrate Newroz as a traditional and national occasion marking the start…
Poetry evening held in al-Houla to commemorate Syrian revolution
Homs, March 19 (SANA) A poetry and chanting evening was held yesterday in the al-Houla area of rural Homs to…
The sound of resistance: chants and songs of Syria’s revolution
Damascus, March .16 (SANA) When Syria’s uprising began in 2011, the streets quickly found their voice. Protest chants and revolutionary…
Tartous theatre marks revolution anniversary with “Our Syrian Story”
Tartous, March 16 (SANA) A theatrical performance titled “Our Syrian Story” was staged Sunday at the Arab Cultural Center in…
Traditional Ramadan ovens in Damascus keep Eid flavors alive
Damascus, March 15 (SANA) As Eid al-Fitr approaches, the scent of freshly baked sweets drifting through the narrow streets of…
Exhibition marks reopening of historic Orthodox Theater in Homs
Homs, March 14 (SANA) - An exhibition highlighting the restoration of the historic Orthodox Theater opened on Saturday in the…
Syrian artist’s Journey in transforming Layers into Three-dimensional worlds
Aleppo , Mar. 14 (SANA) In the realm of art, unique experiences occasionally emerge that defy convention and offer viewers…
Ramadan spirit lights up Syrian homes and streets
Damascus, March 13 (SANA) As the sun sets over Damascus, the city comes alive. Streets quiet during the day’s fasting…
Wooden Ma’amoul Molds: A Damascene Legacy
Damascus, Mar 13 (SANA) In the ancient alleyways of Damascus, where the fragrance of jasmine mingles with the aroma of…
Art exhibition opens at the Arab Cultural Center in Daraa province
Daraa, March 12 (SANA) An art exhibition opened at the Arab Cultural Center in Daraa as part of the "Days…
Al-Ward public Bath in Sarouja… A Story of Stone and Living Memory in Damascus
Damascus, Mar 11 (SANA) Syria abounds with rich heritage and archaeological sites that have witnessed the social life, customs, and…
Damascus’ spice markets revive the scent of history during Ramadan
Damascus, March 10 (SANA) During the holy month of Ramadan, the spice markets of Old Damascus regain their distinctive charm,…
Muscat International Book Fair postponed to a later date amid regional tensions
Muscat, March 9 (SANA) The organizing committee of the Muscat International Book Fair announced the postponement of the 30th edition,…
