Sixth Folklore Festival in Sweida highlights Syria’s heritage as a national treasure

The Sixth Folklore Festival, which    kicked off  recently at the Directorate of Culture in Sweida, presented several cultural activities that highlighted the need to preserve Syria’s rich heritage.

The activities of the  festival, which is organized  in cooperation between the  directorate of heritage at  the Ministry of Culture and  Sweida  Culture directorate ,  included the opening of a  tangible heritage  exhibition  which displayed  dozens of traditional pieces and tools  including straw dishes, embroidery, food, water and lighting  tools , ancient  measures and handicrafts. .

On the sideline of opening the sixth folklore festival , a number of distinguished  figures and archaeologists ,  who have  contributed effectively  in shedding light on the treasures of the rich Syrian heritage , were honored. 

A number of traditional dancing performances from different Syrian provinces were also presented.

On his part , Director of Culture in Sweida Basel Al-Hinnawi underlined  that the festival witnesses remarkable participation by  creative and  distinguished  researchers in the field of heritage.

He highlighted  the support of the Ministry of Culture, believing in the importance of heritage and the need to preserve and protect it, pointing out that heritage represents our values and identity and enhances our belonging and plays  a major role in the cohesion of society.

The festival’s activities, which are  due to last till the 18th of November, will include holding a number of symposiums and exhibitions  related to heritage, as well as poetry evenings and heritage performances.

Rawaa Ghanam