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Damascus, Aug. 7 (SANA)The activities of theSyria Summer Family Festival 2026opened on Thursday at the Damascus Citadel as part of the summer program organized by theMinistry of Culture, with official and public participation.The opening follows the festival’s launch in Idlib, where its first activities were held at the city’s Cultural Centre on July 30, before moving to Latakia, where events began at al-Orouba Park on August 4. The festival will continue in other governorates in succession, wit…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results by giving yourfeedback. From:Department of Culture, Communications and Sport The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, has today announced a series of small grants for local and regional museums around the country. Total funding of €273,615 is being made available under the Regional Museum Exhibitions Scheme 2026. Projects funded under this scheme seek to…

In connection with Heritage Month, the Anton de Kom University of Suriname (AdekUS) has focused on the significance of cultural heritage and the role of science in increasing knowledge about the different cultures in Suriname through a mini scientific conference. The activity was organized by university students at the university complex. President Jennifer Simons and Minister Dirk Currie of Education, Science and Culture were among the speakers on Friday, August 7. The mini-conference was accom…

Latakia, Aug.5 (SANA)TheSyria Summer Festival 2026 for familiesopened Tuesday evening atAl-Orouba Park in Latakia,organized by the Directorate of Culture in cooperation with civil society associations, with broad official and public attendance. The festival, held under the patronage of theMinistry of Culture and Latakia Governorate, will continue until 10 August and includes a range ofactivities for families and children. The program features theatrical and film performances, artistic and educ…

Damascus, Aug. 2 (SANA)Syria opened its2026 Theatre Festivalon Saturday with a performance of The White Side at Damascus’ Al-Hamra Theatre, as theMinistry of Culturecontinues efforts to promote the country’s theatre scene through a program of Syrian stage productions. The play, written by Faten Derki and directed by Suhail Aqla, explores themes of compassion, human resilience and personal responsibility, while criticizing superstition and practices portrayed as harmful to individuals and societ…

Damascus, Aug. 3 (SANA)TheArab Calligraphyand Arts House Association launched its sixth annualFine ArtsFestival on Sunday with a group exhibition inDamascusfeaturing works by 32 artists from across Syria. Held at the Social Forum Association Gallery, the exhibition featured around 60 works spanning painting, sculpture and Arabic calligraphy. The collection reflected a range of artistic movements, including realism, expressionism, impressionism, abstraction and calligraphic art, highlighting the…

Pocket Mount is a project team focused on traditional handicrafts, cultural heritage, and sustainable development. Collaborating with leading Chinese cultural and creative centers in Hangzhou and Shanghai, they conduct field research and run cultural exchange programs, along with projects dedicated to studying traditional crafts. The guests spoke about the organization’s activities and their impressions of visiting craft workshops in Samarkand and Shakhrisabz, as well as about the Artisan Cente…