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February, 2015

  • 22 February

    Two Syrian Poets win prizes of Al-Tayeb Saleh competition for creative writing

    Khartoum, SANA, The Syrian Poet Hasan Ibrahim Hasan gained the first place in poetry within Al-Tayeb Saleh fifth international prize competition for creative writing for his collection “Autumn of the …

  • 16 February

    Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedral in Yabroud, a witness to thousands of years of civilization

    Damascus Countryside, SANA – Located in the heart of Yabroud city in the Qalamoun area of Damascus Countryside, the Saints Constantine and Helen Cathedral is one of the largest and …

  • 16 February

    Memo on rehabilitating historical city of Maaloula signed

    Damascus, SANA – Damascus Countryside Governorate and Damascus University on Monday signed a memo of understanding on rehabilitating the historical city of Maaloula. The memo stipulates for rebuilding and rehabilitating …

  • 15 February

    Syrian Archeological Treasures photo exhibition concluded in Rome

    Rome, SANA – The activities of the “Syrian Archaeological Treasures: A Heritage for Humanity” photo exhibition held in Rome was concluded on Sunday by holding prayers for the return of …

  • 11 February

    Syria, “Land of Sun” in a stunning theatre show on Opera stage

    Damascus, SANA – A high-level fine blend of theatrical elements was symmetrically tuned on the Opera stage at Dar al-Assad for Culture and Arts. The tuning was well accomplished in …

  • 9 February

    Several Murals on the events in Syria will be drawn during Barham Awad’s exhibition

    Damascus, SANA- The General Commission of Dar al-Assad for Culture and Arts in Damascus on Tuesday will host an exhibition of plastic artist Barham Awad. A number of paintings drawn …

  • 8 February

    A project on documenting damages which affected Syrian antiquities launched

    Damascus, SANA- A symposium was held Sunday in the National Museum on the situation of Syrian antiquities during the crisis to launch a new project on documenting the damages that …

  • 4 February

    “Eyewitnesses on Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire” book sheds light on Ottoman Genocide against Armenians

    Damascus, SANA, The Damascus-based Commission for Commemorating the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide held a ceremony for signing the book titled “Eyewitnesses on Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire” by …

January, 2015

  • 31 January

    Late singer Sabah honored in ceremony at Al-Assad National Library

    Damascus, SANA – The Syrian Artists Guild, the Maronite Archdiocese of Damascus, and the Culture Ministry organized an event on Saturday evening at Al-Assad National Library to honor the late …

  • 31 January

    Syrian women’s musical ensemble shines at Sharjah World Music Festival

    Sharjah, SANA – The Syrian Women’s Oriental Takht Musical Ensemble performed at the 2nd Sharjah World Music Festival, presenting a variety of songs that included pieces from Syria’s musical heritage …