Damascus, SANA The 25th art exhibition dubbed Syria Triumphs was opened at the Art Educational Center in Damascus on the sideline of the 19th conference of the Arab Teachers Union being held in Damascus.
The exhibition, organized by the social activities and project office of the Teachers Syndicate, includes 250 photos drawn by 100 Syrian teachers, in addition to carving metal and oriental art pieces which embody the Syrian culture and Arab issues, mainly the Palestinian Cause.
Participants in the exhibition stressed that the exhibition aims at highlighting the Syrian art and culture.
The exhibition is a message to get the participants in teachers conference acquainted with Syria, the country of tolerance, coexistence and peace, they added.
The exhibition will last till the end of the week.
Earlier on Sunday, activities of the 19th general conference of the Union of Arab Teachers (UAT) kicked off in Damascus.
Delegations from 12 Arab countries are taking part in the 3-day conference which is set to discuss the main issues and challenges facing Arab teachers.
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