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Culture & Arts

November, 2017

  • 8 November

    Syria reelected vice-president of Arab Artists Union

    Damascus, SANA – Chairman of Syrian Artists Syndicate Zuhair Ramadan on Wednesday said that the reelection of Syria as vice-president of Union of Arab Artists is a gesture of appreciation …

  • 5 November

    Silk Road featured on Chinese Embassy’s wall

    Damascus, SANA – A mural featuring the deep-rooted Syrian-Chinese Silk Road covered the fence wall of the Chinese Embassy in Damascus. The idea was devised and executed by artist Fida …

  • 5 November

    Art Historian Dr. Bahnassi  passes away, leaves behind impressive legacy

    Damascus, SANA – The prominent Syrian archeologist and art historian Dr. Afif Bahnassi has lost a long struggle with illness and passed away on Thursday at the age of 89, …

  • 4 November

    Syrian pavilion at Sharjah International Book Fair witnesses large turnout

    Sharjah, SANA- Pavilion of the Syrian Arab Republic at Sharjah International Book Fair witnessed large turnout by the Fair’s visitors and journalists, according to the chairman of the Syrian Publishers …

October, 2017

  • 31 October

    “War Debris” creative sculpture bears witness to destruction and horrors of war in Syria

    Damascus, SANA – The creative ” War Debris” sculpture is a unique artwork skillfully crafted by the International artist Mustafa Ali bearing witness to the unspeakable horrors and large-scale devastation …

  • 30 October

    Russia to hand 3-D model of Palmyra to Syria at 6th International Cultural Forum

    Moscow, SANA – Director of Russia’s State Hermitage Museum, Mikhail Piotrovsky, announced that Russia will hand a 3D model of the archeological city of Palmyra over to Syria during the …

  • 18 October

    Antiquities Department condemns destruction of Deir Sunbul archeological site of Idleb by terrorists

    Damascus, SANA- General Directorate for Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) condemned the destruction of Deir Sunbul site in the province of Idleb by the terrorist organizations. Deir Sunbul is an archeological …

  • 17 October

    Syrian “Fires” harvests gold award in Cinerama Rotterdam Festivity

    Damascus, SANA- Syrian long narrative film “ Fires” won the gold award as the best integrated film at the Arab Film Festival held within Cinerama Rotterdam Festivity in Holland. Director …

  • 16 October

    Syrian Cartoonist Khalil wins international award in Belgium

    Brussels, SANA- Syrian cartoonist Raed Khalil won the 3rd International Award at 7th De Geus International Competition in Belgium. 325 artists from 63 states participated in the competition which was …

  • 13 October

    Syria, Iran discuss joint cooperation in TV drama production

    Damascus, SANA – Information Minister Mohammad Ramez Tourjman affirmed the need to strengthen the joint cooperation with Iran in the media work field, particularly regarding technical support and TV drama …