Lattakia, Dec. 7 (SANA) The National Museum in Lattakia hosted a wide range of artistic and cultural activities on Sunday as part of the Liberation Festival, which presents the stages of the Syrian revolution through community-led programming involving youth groups and civil associations.
Lia Bayazido, chairwoman of the Atharuna Syrian volunteer team and a member of the organizing committee, told SANA that the festival was launched in partnership with several local organizations to “highlight different aspects of the Syrian revolution, whether through theatrical performances, choral shows, honoring the revolution’s martyrs, or through various competitions.”
Mohammad Abu Seif, director of the Baldak Amanatak team, said the festival represents “an important event resulting from the cooperation of associations and volunteer groups established after the liberation,” noting that each group contributed its own activity to portray Lattakia’s community role.
Among the contributors, Lynn Dribati, chairwoman of the “Anty” team, said their participation focused on children’s programming. “We wanted to bring joy to children through face painting as part of the joint charity gathering held at the National Museum,” she said.
Participants also highlighted Lattakia’s social and historical identity. Khaled Dhanawi of the Mersat alsahel youth team said their involvement aimed to present “the true image of Lattakia, which was unfairly linked to the former regime,” adding that the governorate has a long record of resistance since the early days of the revolution. He referred to landmark events in the area, including the al-Alabi massacre, the assault on the Ramel al-Janoubi neighborhood, and the role of rural communities such as Salma, Jabal al-Turkman, and Jabal al-Akrad.
From the audience, Maria Siraj, a dentistry student, said the musical performances and handicraft displays “expressed a deep feeling of liberation and joy shared by everyone attending.”
Organizers said the festival reflects a broader community expression of a new phase in the governorate, using art and culture to illustrate experiences of struggle and transformation. They added that the event also looks toward the future by promoting values of unity and belonging.
