Tag Archives: Heritage

Damascus, SANA- Artifacts and Heritage Exhibition was held in Dummar central incubator for traditional arts affiliated to the General Union of Craftsmen in Damascus under the slogan “Syria is History …

Aleppo, SANA- With participation of 22 handicrafts and heritage bodies and civil and students activities, the Rozana Exhibition for Handicrafts and Professions were opened in Khan al-Katan (The Linen) in …

Damascus, SANA – A celebration was held on Friday evening on occasion of inscribing the Damascene Rose (aka Damask Rose) and associated heritage practices and craftsmanship in the UNESCO Intangible …

Damascus, SANA_ To arrive to Mahmoud Sayyala’s shop, the owner of a shop in al-Qabaqbiya Souk,adjacent to the Umayyad Mosque, is not difficult since he is one of the few …

Damascus, SANA – In al-Jazmatiya area in the Damascene neighborhood of al-Midan, the visitor finds themselves in front of a human development project called Beit al-Sharq (Orient House) for Heritage, …

Damascus, SANA_ Damascus is famous of its ancient Hammams (public baths), which still preserve within their alleys tales of the past and a beloved social rituals. The architects raced to …

Aleppo, SANA_ Activities of the Syrian Heritage Festival (AKITO) marking the Syrian New Year 6769 started at the Aleppo-based Shahbaa Hotel. The festival included an artistic exhibition which included a …

Lattakia, SANA_ Natural silk industry is one of the most important images of coastal natural heritage where mulberry-trees are the sole source of food for the silk worm. Natural silk …

Beijing, SANA – The Directorate-General for Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) signed a memo of understanding with the Imperial Palace in Beijing with the aim of boosting bilateral cultural relations between …

Damascus, SANA – Storyteller (al-Hakawati) and poetry reciter have a long history in Damascus. This type of performing art was part of its culture and its cafes long time ago. …