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Second Forum on Cultural Communication between East and West of Arab Nation Kicks Off at al-Assad Library

The 2nd Forum on Cultural Communication between East and West of Arab Nation kicked off on Wednesday at al-Assad National Library.
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Arts in Contemporary Arab Writing Seminar Held as Part of al-Assad Library Book Fair Activities

A seminar titled "Arts in Contemporary Arab Writing" was held at al-Assad National Library, organized by Shiekh Zayed's Book Award and the Syrian Ministry of Culture as part of the 26th al-Assad Library International Book Fair activities.
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Woman in the Perspective of World Sculptors at Realistic Sculpture Forum

Features of the Realistic Sculpture Forum, held at Damascus Citadel in cooperation between the Culture Ministry and Applied Arts Institute, have been eventually crystallized after ten days since opening.
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Ministers Naasan Agha, Al Kuwari:
Arab Capitals of Culture Have Significant Role in Bolstering Arab Culture

Syrian Minister of Culture Riad Naasan Agha and Qatari counterpart Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari held a symposium on Arab Capitals of Culture as part on the cultural activities accompanied the 26th al-Assad Library International Book Fair.
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Cultural Communicating between Eastern and Western Parts of Arab world to Kick off

Under the patronage of Eng. Mohammad Naji Otri, Syrian Prime Minister, the Ministry of Culture will conduct an opening ceremony of the second meeting for Cultural Communicating between the Eastern and Western Parts of Arab world.
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Arabs and Turks… Mutual History and Civilization Conference to Kick off

Under the patronage of Eng. Mohammad Naji Otri, Syrian Prime Minister, the Ministry of Culture in cooperation with the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture – IRCICA (Istanbul, Turkey), will open Arabs and Turks… Mutual History and Civilization conference.
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26 Al-Assad Library Book Fair to kick off

The 26th  eddition of the book fair of Al -Assad Library will be held between 29-7 until 9-8-2010.
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Heart for Two Cities
Chopin Music Opens Solhi Al-Wadi Piano Contest

Under the title (Heart for Two Cities), Polish pianist Hubert Salvarousky played the piano at al-Assad Opera House in Damascus on Thursday celebrating the opening of the 3rd International Solhi Al-Wadi Competition For Young Pianists within the celebrations of Chopin's bicentennial.
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On Occasion of 50th Anniversary of Syrian Television, Open Air Studio Inaugurated

Minister of Information Dr. Mohsen Bilal on Friday inaugurated the open air studio at the General Organization of Radio and TV building in al-Umawyeen Square, Damascus, on occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Syrian Arab Television.
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Syrian Children Draw Large Painting Dedicated to Gaza

Minister of Culture Riad Naasan Agha received on Wednesday a large painting titled (Freedom for Gaza) drawn by 100 children from Tartous governorate in the Syrian Coast.
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Third International Plastic Arts Forum Kicks Off

The 3rd International Plastic Arts Forum kicked off on Sunday evening at the Ma'arrat al-Numan Museum in Idleb governorate, with the participation of 18 artists from 10 Arab and foreign countries.
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Ancient Civilizations Ties in Mediterranean Reviewed in Jableh Festival

In the framework of Jableh's 6th Cultural Festival, Director of the Archeology and Museums Bassam Jamous shed light on the cultural relations in the Syrian Coast and ancient eastern Mediterranean kingdoms.
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Assilah International Forum's Award for Novelist Hanna Mina

The prestigious award -Mohamed Zafzaf Prize for Arabic Literature- was granted to Syrian writer Hanna Mina in appreciation of his creative works over several decades, as part of the 32nd Assilah International Cultural Festival.
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Khan Asaad Basha Walls decorated with Venezuelan creative plastic drawings

More than 30 plastic art drawings by the Venezuelan artists Ivan Dario Hernandez and Benetto Mesiss decorated the walls of Khan Asaad Basha, old Damascus, celebrating Venezuela's National Day on Tuesday.
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Russian Musicians Perform Classic Music at Dar al-Assad for Culture and Arts

A group of Russian musicians on Tuesday performed a number of famous classical pieces at the Opera House of Dar al-Assad for Culture and Arts.
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International Artists Participate in Wood Sculpture Forum in Damascus Citadel

Damascus Citadel hosted on Saturday the 1st International Forum for Wood Sculpture with the participation of elite international sculptors.
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Syrian Soprano chants Ugarit inscription in Japan's oldest Temple

Syrian Soprano Noma Omran sang the Syrian Ugarit inscription, the oldest note in history combined with the monks of Daitoku-Ji,
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French Artist Exhibition on supporting Palestinian Children

French artist Brigitte Faoder has brought more than 60 plastic paintings from France to Damascus to tell the story of her relation with Palestine
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Syria

Natasha Rosner the Australian poet and members of the Group (Friends of Syria) in Australia, has written a poem entitled (Syria).
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Syria, Land of Sun Painting Narrates Glorious Civilization of the Country

Twenty-five Syrian plastic artists have almost completed a gigantic painting named "Syria, Land of the Sun",
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Simeon Stylites: the Common Saint between the Syrian and Spanish Cultures, lecture

Spanish researcher Cesar Morion on Friday delivered a lecture at the Syrian Arab Cultural Center in the Spanish capital, Madrid
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Sultan Muheisen Wins Humboldt Award

The Syrian professor Sultan Muheisen, currently a senior advisor and a director of Antiquities and Heritage in Qatar Museums Authority, won Humboldt Research Award for his researches in Antiquities
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Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts: Cultural and Artistic Center Towards Dramatic Flourishing

The Damascus-based Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts is an important center supporting the Syrian drama which has flourished remarkably in the last few years, taking the lead of the Arab drama.
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About 1200 Flint Stones Dating Back to 250, 000 Years Unearthed

1200 pieces of flint stones dating back to 250, 000 years ago were unearthed at al-Sharar Valley near Daraa, Southern Syria.
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Daily free e-book

Syrian Ministry of Culture-the Syrian General Organization of Book issues a daily cultural e-book;now you can download it for free from the organization’s website: www.syrbook.gov.sy.
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Iranian Cinema Festival, Damascus

Under the patronage of Dr. Riad Nassan Agha, Minister of Culture, the Iranian cultural Chancellery has held Iranian Film Festival in collaboration with the Syrian General Organization for Cinema and the Iranian Satellite channel of Al-Kowther.
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Spanish writer: Cultural and linguistic Interchange in Mediterranean basin has started since the beginning of civilization

Juan Goytisolo, the famous Spanish poet, essayist, and novelist, said: “Cultural and linguistic Interchange in Mediterranean basin has started across the four cardinal directions in a 32-point compass rose since the beginning of civilization”.
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Syrian Cinema Festival Kicks off in Montreal.

The Syrian Cinema Festival which is organized by Gilgamesh cultural foundation kicked off on 19 May in Robotic Cinema, Montreal.
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Marwan Abado Performs Concert at Dar Al-Assad on UNRWA 60th Anniversary

Under the patronage of Mrs. Asma al-Assad, the General Association of Dar Al-Assad for Culture & Arts, in cooperation with the Society for Austro-Arab Relations and the Syrian-Austrian Association, organized a concerts for Palestinian singer and lute player Marwan Abado and his band.
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Damascus in Soltan Abdulhameed II’s Reign.

Syrian Ministry of Culture-the Syrian General Organization of Book issues a historical book titled “Damascus in the period of Soltan Abdulhameed II” by Mary Sarquo, Ph.D. in History, Damascus University.
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Seminar Held on Cuneiform Heritage of Mari

The Syrian-French 11th Seminar for Cuneiform Studies held two sessions here Monday on topics related to the family in the Amorite Age, Sumerian Family, Ebla family, Women in Ugarit, a family dispute about mother heritage in Mari , and about women residence in the Royal Palace of Zimri-Lim.
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New edition of Al Marifa magazine.

Syrian Ministry of culture has published the 650th issue of Al-Marifa magazine.
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Spanish Archaeologist: The Middle Euphrates Basin Area has Big Historical Importance

Dr. Juan Luis Montero the Spanish archaeologist has assured the historical importance of the Middle Euphrates basin area, especially Kanonah Strait
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Two Concerts to support UNERWA’s Educational Program.

Under the patronage of Mrs. Asma al-Assad, the General Association of Dar Al Assad for Culture and Arts in collaboration with the Society of Austro-Arab relations and the Austro-Arab’s society will hold two concerts for Marwan Abado, the Palestinian singer and his band, entitled "Palestine remains my song."
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First Syrian Play performs in UN, Geneva

Unprecedentedly, The United Nations in Geneva was the theater of the first performance of a Syrian play titled “Al-Momathel” which attended by a number of Syrian and Arab communities, employees of the UN and a number of Arab and foreign diplomatists.
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New archaeological sites in Damascus Countryside.

Mr. Mahmoud Hammoud, Director of the Antiquities Department in Damascus Countryside, said: “The department has completed the emergency excavation in old town of Darya
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Dali’s Paintings in Damascus

For the first time the Syrian Plastic Art lovers had the chance to see an original collection of the international artist Salvador Dali’s paintings.
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Qassab Hasan: Dar al-Assad to Produce Artistic Projects to Spread Culture and Arts

On occasion of the 6th anniversary of its launch, the General Directorate of Dar al-Assad for Culture & Arts is preparing to begin producing art projects of all kinds rather than just host proposed projects.
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Culture Minister meets UN official, Chinese cultural delegation

Minister of Culture Riyadh Naasan Agha discussed on Wednesday with UN Undersecretary-General and the Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), Bader Omar al-Dafa aspects of cultural development and cooperation between Syria and the international organization.
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Syrian Novelist Wins Naguib Mahfouz Prize for Literature

Syrian novelist Khalil Sualeh won Naguib Mahfouz Prize for Literature awarded by the American University in Cairo for his novel /Warraq al-Hub/.
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Syrian Civil Campaign for Celebrating Jerusalem as the Capital of Arab Culture Starts.

Civil Campaign for Celebrating Jerusalem as the Capital of Arab Culture for 2009 started its activities on Saturday under the title /From the Capital of Desert Palmyra to Jerusalem the Capital of peace cities/.
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Italian Expedition Issues Guide on Archeological Sites in Syria

A group of Italian archeologists from the Italian archeological expedition working in Palmyra issued a guide on the most important archeological sites in Syria.
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Musical Evening Concert Mixing Western Classical Heritage with Arab Music

The musical concert titled The Arabic Passions of Bach' focuses on the musical piece/St. John and St. Mathew/by father of classical music Johann Sebastian Bach
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Damascus International Sculpture Forum kicks off on Friday

Damascus Governorate is going to hold Damascus International  Sculpture Forum on Friday in cooperation with Mustafa Ali Arts Foundation in mascus Fairgrounds.
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International Conference on Cultural Pioneering Kicks Off

The international conference on cultural pioneering and the Arab world (Cultural Leadership International) kicked off on Wednesday at the House of Art
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Damascus International Sculpture Forum 2009 kicks off tomorrow

Damascus International Sculpture Forum 2009 will kick off on Thursday at the old Damascus Fairgrounds with the participation of 21 Syrian and international sculptors representing
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Fifty Photographers Showcase Beauty and Civilization of Syria

The Annual Photography Exhibition, organized by the Department of Fine Arts at the Ministry of Culture, showcased a variety of works depicting historic sites,
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Syrian Child Wins 3rd Award of Arab Music Festival in Cairo

Syrian Child Wins 3rd Award of Arab Music Festival in CairoSyrian lute player Tamam Nazeh won the third award of the 18th session of Arab Music Festival and Conference entitled "Improvisation on Musical Instruments".
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Shahba…Archeological Ruins and Prosperous Civilization

Shahba is an ancient Roman city that was built by Emperor Philip the Arab between 244 and 249 A.C and it is an integrated archeological city whose ruins talk today about its prosperous great civilization.
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Zakaria Tamer Wins Cairo 1st Short Story Forum Prize

Syrian-born Zakaria Tamer won Cairo 1st Short Story Forum Prize estimated at 100,000 Egyptian pounds, or 18171 USD
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17th Damascus International Film Festival Opens at Dar Al-Assad
Syrian Writer Wins Youssef Edrees Award
Damascus Film Festival Kicks Off on Saturday Evening
Kanatha Gallery in Swaida, Oldest in the World, Turns into Heritage Museum
Concert and Shooting Competition at the End of Palmyra Festival for Culture and Arts
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