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Damascus, SANA – The Youth Cinema and Short Films Festival concluded its activities on Tuesday at the Drama Hall of Dar al-Assad for Culture and Arts (Opera House) with presenting …
April, 2016
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26 April
Director Khaldoun al-Maleh passes away
Damascus, SANA – Syrian director, producer, and media figure Khaldoun al-Maleh passed away on Monday evening in the United States after struggling with a terminal illness. He was 78. A …
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25 April
60 watercolor paintings showcased in “Souria ya Habibati” exhibition
Damascus, SANA – Syrian Plastic Artists Union organized an exhibition at al-Shaab Art Gallery in Damascus showcasing 60 paintings by artist Fouad Abu Turabeh who used different watercolor techniques. Abu …
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23 April
Reading marathon activity launched in Damascus on World Book Day
Damascus, SANA – The Ministry of Culture, in cooperation with the Syrian “Steps Adventure Club,” organized an event titled “the reading marathon” at Tishreen Park in Damascus marking the World …
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22 April
Third edition of Youth Cinema and Short Films Festival opens
Damascus, SANA – In its third edition, Youth Cinema and Short Films Festival opened at the Opera House in Damascus on Thursday. The festival, organized by the General Establishment for …
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20 April
Palmyra Arch of Triumph recreated in London’s Trafalgar Square-VIDEO
London, SANA – A replica of the Palmyra Arch of Triumph was installed in Trafalgar Square in London after being manufactured by the Institute for Digital Archaeology (IDA) of Oxford …
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11 April
Culture Minister, Chinese Ambassador and UNESCO discuss means to rehabilitate Palmyra’s relics
Damascus, SANA-Culture Minister Issam Khalil discussed on Monday with China’s Ambassador in Damascus Wang Kejian means to enhance joint cooperation between the two countries in the cultural sector. Minister Khalil …
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2 April
Entertainment activities for orphans held at Tishreen Stadium in Damascus
Damascus, SANA – Under the patronage of Mrs. Asma al-Assad, Lamset Shifaa (Healing Touch) charity and Big Idea company held on Saturday an entertainment activity for orphans at Tishreen Stadium …
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2 April
Syrian Heritage Festival (AKITO), Syria’s New Year 6766 starts in Damascus
Damascus, Syria- Activities of the Syrian Heritage Festival (AKITO) started Friday in Damascus. Celebrating AKITO, which is the eldest celebration written in the Near East history, is an indication that we are living …
March, 2016
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28 March
Traditional Handicrafts Exhibition opens in Damascus
Damascus, SANA – The General Union of Syrian Craftsmen on Monday launched the 1st Traditional Handicrafts Exhibition at the Arab Cultural Center in Abu Rummaneh neighborhood in Damascus. The five-day …