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Culture & Arts

November, 2017

  • 9 November

    Syrian film “On the Roof of Damascus” to participate in People’s Film Festival in Morocco

    Damascus, SANA- While the short narrative film “On the Roof of Damascus” by Cinematic Director al-Mohannad Kalthoum is participating in Carthage Film Festival in Tunisia, Management of the People’s Film …

  • 8 November

    Book exhibition at al-Baath University in Homs

    Homs, SANA-A book exhibition kicked off at the Faculty of Science at al-Baath University in the central province of Homs. The exhibition includes more than 6000 different books which cover …

  • 8 November

    “Women in Times of War” exhibition

    Damascus, SANA- Syrian Sculptor Mahmoud Shahin continues his artistic experience with the woman body and its details through his exhibition currently held at the Damascus-based Art House Gallery. Artist Shahin …

  • 8 November

    Syria reelected vice-president of Arab Artists Union

    Damascus, SANA – Chairman of Syrian Artists Syndicate Zuhair Ramadan on Wednesday said that the reelection of Syria as vice-president of Union of Arab Artists is a gesture of appreciation …

  • 5 November

    Silk Road featured on Chinese Embassy’s wall

    Damascus, SANA – A mural featuring the deep-rooted Syrian-Chinese Silk Road covered the fence wall of the Chinese Embassy in Damascus. The idea was devised and executed by artist Fida …

  • 5 November

    Art Historian Dr. Bahnassi  passes away, leaves behind impressive legacy

    Damascus, SANA – The prominent Syrian archeologist and art historian Dr. Afif Bahnassi has lost a long struggle with illness and passed away on Thursday at the age of 89, …

  • 4 November

    Syrian pavilion at Sharjah International Book Fair witnesses large turnout

    Sharjah, SANA- Pavilion of the Syrian Arab Republic at Sharjah International Book Fair witnessed large turnout by the Fair’s visitors and journalists, according to the chairman of the Syrian Publishers …

October, 2017

  • 31 October

    “War Debris” creative sculpture bears witness to destruction and horrors of war in Syria

    Damascus, SANA – The creative ” War Debris” sculpture is a unique artwork skillfully crafted by the International artist Mustafa Ali bearing witness to the unspeakable horrors and large-scale devastation …

  • 30 October

    Russia to hand 3-D model of Palmyra to Syria at 6th International Cultural Forum

    Moscow, SANA – Director of Russia’s State Hermitage Museum, Mikhail Piotrovsky, announced that Russia will hand a 3D model of the archeological city of Palmyra over to Syria during the …

  • 18 October

    Antiquities Department condemns destruction of Deir Sunbul archeological site of Idleb by terrorists

    Damascus, SANA- General Directorate for Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) condemned the destruction of Deir Sunbul site in the province of Idleb by the terrorist organizations. Deir Sunbul is an archeological …