Damascus, July 22 (SANA)TheNassTex International Textile Exhibitionconcluded on Tuesday with a cultural performance by theAshti Kurdish HeritageEnsemble, where music, singing, and traditional Kurdish folk dances came together in a showcase highlighting the close connection between traditional craftsmanship and cultural heritage.

The ensemble presented nine folk dance performances inspired by Kurdish heritage, alongside vocal performances by artists Ivana Mohammad and Simko Murad. The event formed part of the exhibition’s cultural and artistic program, designed to introduce visitors to Syria’s rich and diverse cultural heritage while complementing its economic and industrial activities.

Idris Marado, the event’s general coordinator, told SANA that the Ministry of Culture had ensured the exhibition was accompanied by a diverse artistic and heritage program aimed at showcasing Syria’s rich cultural legacy and reinforcing the role of folk arts as an integral part of the country’s national identity.

For his part, singer Simko Murad said that featuring Kurdish folklore within the exhibition’s program helps promote this cultural heritage in public cultural events and underscores the strong link between traditional costumes, music, and folk dances, which together represent key expressions of cultural identity.

Meanwhile, university student Lana Al-Shaar, one of the exhibition’s visitors, said such events provide the public with an opportunity to experience Kurdish heritage firsthand, reflecting the richness and diversity of Syria’s cultural landscape.

The NassTex International Textile Exhibition concluded on Tuesday after four days of activities that combined industry with culture. The event featured more than 300 companies from over 20 countries, showcasing a wide range of textile and fabric products alongside a comprehensive cultural and artistic program.