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December, 2023

  • 16 December

    Hand-blown glass… a Syrian cultural element threatened with extinction…The National Museum of Damascus is one of the richest museums in the world in glass artifacts

    Damascus, SANA-The craft of “traditional glass” has reserved a place for itself among the authentic Syrian crafts. This industry dates back to the Canaanites of the Syrian coast, the “Phoenicians,” …

  • 14 December

    Activities of “innovators 2” handcrafts exhibition kicks off in Aleppo

    Aleppo, SANA- Activities of the Exhibition “innovators 2” for Handicrafts, organized by the United Nations Development Programme, was launched at the Shahba Hotel in Aleppo province with participation of 60 …

  • 8 December

    “Peace for the Land of Peace” an exhibition in Damascus in support of the Palestinian issue

    Damascus, SANA- An art exhibition entitled Peace for the Land of Peace was opened on Thursday evening in a gallery at the Syrian capital, Damascus in support of the Palestinian …

  • 6 December

    Traditional Syrian Glassblowing Inscribed on UNESCO List of Intangible Heritage

    Paris, SANA- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced on Tuesday the inscription of the Syrian traditional glassblowing on the List of Intangible Heritage in Need of …

  • 1 December

    Diverse books and lectures about Syria at Brazilian Book Fair

    Brasilia, SANA- With the participation of Syria, the Brazilian Book Fair continued its 37th session in the capital, Brasilia, under the title “The Role of Women in Building Their Society.” …

November, 2023

  • 19 November

    Entertainment event in Damascus marking the International Children’s Day

    Damascus, SANA- On the occasion of International Children’s Day and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Institute of Social Education for Girls, in cooperation with …

  • 19 November

    With Syria’s participation, Petersburg International Cultural Forum wraps up its work

    Damascus, SANA-The 9th St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum (UNFCCC) concluded its activities with the participation of Syria and forty Arab and foreign countries. In a speech at the plenary session …

October, 2023

  • 18 October

    Little white shoe

    Damascus,SANA My name was Haya. I am not in difference with the rest of the children in the world except that I am from Gaza. That little white shoe was …

  • 9 October

    Dr. al-Sayed awarded King Salman Global Academy Prize for Arabic Language

    Damascus, SANA- President of the Arabic Language Academy in Damascus Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Al-Sayed, was awarded King Salman Global Academy Prize for Arabic Language in appreciation of his dedication in …

  • 5 October

    Nizam House perfect example of mixing Levantine architecture with its global counterparts

    Damascus – SANA – Any visitor to the old Damascene neighborhoods finds themselves in front of narrow alleys overlooked by doors that lead to spacious buildings with pools of water …