Category: Culture

Director Najdat Anzour participated in the opening ceremony of the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival along with several international stars.

Anzour told SANA reporter that the participation in international film events would pave the way for strong relations between film festivals, and open prospects for cooperation and artistic cultural exchange.

“The participation of (Blood of the Palm Trees) film in the official competition of Golden Panda International Film Festival is a significant opportunity for the world to recognize how the Syrians confront all kinds of oppression, violations, stealing and terrorism they are exposed ,” he noted.

“Blood of the Palm Trees” film produced by the National Film Organization narrates the last days of the archeologist Khaled al-Asaad, director of Palmyra Antiquities who faced Daesh (ISIS) terrorists and refused to hand them maps of archaeological places of the city.

The film illustrated the ancient city of Palmyra, which has been sabotaged by Daesh terrorists who attempt to loot its antiquities , and hailed the sacrifices of the Syrian Arab Army who cleared the city from terrorism.

The 25th Shanghai International Film Festival is being held from June 9 and 18, including 53 films of feature films, animations, documentaries, and short film.

Many countries participate in the festival including: Russia, Belgium, Britain, India, Spain, Italy? Iran, Japan and the host country China.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

The activities of the 8th Festival of Embassies – Food & Culture 2023 began in Prague on Saturday with participation of Syria.

The festival is organized by Prague and foreign embassies and consulates accredited in the Czech Republic under the slogan “Culture and food unite peoples”.

It is an event presenting the culture and gastronomy of countries around the world.

The Syrian Embassy stand at the festival presents the cultural on Syria, including the textile and food industries, tourist and heritage places in addition to food dishes and sweets which are well known in Syria.

Embassies of 52 countries, including several Arab countries, took part in the festival.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Rebirth Beirut, dedicated to lighting the city and preserving Beirut as a capital of love and culture, proudly announces “Colors in Transition,” a solo exhibition by Nayla Kai Saroufim. This show explores the stages of life, capturing the beauty and complexity of human experiences.

Renowned Lebanese artist Nayla Kai Saroufim’s unique blend of mixed media, inspired by pop art and different cultures, brings a personalized and distinctive style to her captivating installations. “Colors in Transition” invites viewers on a thought-provoking journey of the different stages of life and the experiences that shape each individual.

Mr. Gaby Fernaine, founder and president of Rebirth Beirut, said: ‘We are thrilled to host the exhibition ‘Colors in Transition,’ as we illuminate Beirut’s artistic spirit and support our city’s development projects. We will continue to support Lebanese talents and light up our streets.’

The opening night will be on June 1st from 5 PM to 8 PM at Rebirth Beirut headquarters in Gemmayzeh. The exhibition will remain open from June 2nd till June 7th from 11 AM to 8 PM.

Part of the proceeds from the exhibition will go towards supporting Rebirth Beirut’s initiatives, including the rehabilitation of traffic lights, street lighting, and other development projects that serve the beautiful capital of Beirut.

Rebirth Beirut invites the media, art enthusiasts and the public to the opening reception for an immersive experience of Nayla’s evocative work.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

With the participation of Syria, works of the 5th edition of Dibba Al-Hisn Festival for Bilateral Theater will kick next Friday.

The festival is organized by the Sharjah Department of Culture, and is hosted by the cultural center of the Emirati city of Dibba Al-Hisn.

This festival devotes the attention to a certain kind of theatrical performance that proved superior during the last years which was known as as Duo-Drama.

The performance depends on parallelism and analogy between only two characters.

The festival will host performances from UAE and the neighbouring Arab countries over several days.

Dibba Al-Hisn Festival was established in 2016 to back and enhance the theatrical activities in the city of Sharjah and encouraging the new artistic trials to enrich the Arabic and local cultural scene.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Activities of 18th edition of Food Expo 2023 for nutritional industries kicked off Monday. The event is organized by Delta International Group for Exhibitions and Conferences in cooperation with Ministry of Industry. Major national food industry companies, several Arab and Foreign companies are taking part in the exhibition.

The 5-day exhibition provides several commercial, marketing and promotional opportunities for the participating companies, as well as availing the chance sign contracts, transactions and open new markets for Syrian food products.

The production displayed include industries of oils, food fats, pastries, pasta, grains, canned food, milk, cheese, and raw materials in addition to different kinds of nutritional industries.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Jordan on Thursday warned of Israeli restrictions that would limit Christians’ access to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in occupied East Jerusalem, thereby reducing the number of individuals able to partake in the Holy Saturday festivities. In a statement, Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Sinan Majali said all Israeli measures aimed at restricting the right of Christians to free and unrestricted access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, next Saturday, to perform their religious rituals, are “rejected and condemned.” Majali stressed that Israel, as the occupying power, must respect the historical and legal status quo in Jerusalem and its sanctities, and stop its restrictive measures against the Christians of occupied Jerusalem, and refrain from any measures that prejudice the freedom of worship in the holy places in the city. Jordan, the official emphasized, based on the Hashemite Custodianship over the Islamic and Christian holy places in Jerusalem, will continue, with all possible means, to protect the sanctities and preserve the historical and legal status of Jerusalem to be a key to peace and a symbol of tolerance and harmony.

Source: Jordan News Agency