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June, 2018

  • 4 June

    Syrian drama is airing on 35 Arab satellite channels

    Damascus, SANA – Syrian drama managed to overcome the challenges arising from eight years of war. This year, it is airing on 35 Arab and local satellite channels, offering around …

  • 4 June

    Syrian expat tops Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts graduate list in Kuwait

    Kuwait, SANA-Syrian young woman Farah Nasser al-Hajli won the first place with a degree of excellence at the Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts in Kuwait for 2018. Farah, who seeks …

  • 3 June

    Al-Hakawati: Folklore and tradition from the past

    Damascus, SANA – Storyteller (al-Hakawati) and poetry reciter have a long history in Damascus. This type of performing art was part of its culture and its cafes long time ago. …

May, 2018

  • 31 May

    Operetta reflecting Syrians’ resilience against terrorism in the works

    Damascus, SANA – Preparations are under way for “The Syrian Dream” operetta written by the Ranim Basha and directed by Fouad Mukhtar. The operetta is a musical film featuring the …

  • 27 May

    Soprano Isabelle Nicolas releases “Flowers of Peace” video clip as a tribute to Syria

    Damascus, SANA- Soprano Isabelle Nicolas, who lives in Switzerland, has released a video clip of the song “Flowers of Peace” as a token of love for Syria and its people. …

  • 24 May

    Zenobia’s Lover: Documentary about life and martyrdom of archeologist Khaled al-Asaad

    Damascus, SANA – The General Organization for Cinema ended on Thursday filming a documentary named “Zenobia’s Lover” directed by Ghassan Shamit. The documentary is a biography which tells the life …

  • 23 May

    Grant project for young filmmakers enhances cinema role in society

    Sweida, SANA – A grant project for filmmaking youth which was set in motion by Baselt Company Production Film and Television, is a starting point for young people and professionals …

  • 22 May

    Cartoonist Khalil wins third award at International Competition of Cartoon in Ukraine

    Damascus, SANA- Syrian Cartoonist Raed Khalil on Tuesday won the third award of the VI International Competition of the Cartoon held recently in Ukraine with participation of a number of …

  • 21 May

    “Ramadan of Aleppo more beautiful” event revitalizes old city, sheds light on heritage

    Aleppo, SANA- With the aim of reviving the heritage and shedding light on the efforts of reconstructing Aleppo old city, activities of “Ramada of Aleppo is more beautiful” have begun …

  • 17 May

    Contrast or Variance: Short documentary reflects war effect on Syrian art

    Hama, SANA-Ali Mansur depicted in his 6-minute short documentary named “Contrast or Variance” the condition of art before and after war in Syria. As a fine artist, he tried to replace …