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damascus, syria/" class="auto-internal-link">syria (North Press) – The Directorate of Intangible Heritage at the ministry of Culture organized on Tuesday a series of cultural events in Damascus to celebrate Syria’s living heritage, marking the World Intangible Heritage Day. Luna Ahmad Louay Rajab, Assistant Minister of Culture, stated the day was recognized by UNESCO and celebrated annually worldwide on October 17. “We have extended the celebrations to this week and next to highlight the richness of syrian-network-urges-transitional-authorities-to-remove-war-criminals-from-government-institutions/" class="smart-internal-link" title="⚔️ Syrian Network Urges Transitional Authorities to Remove War Criminals from Government Institutions">syrian/" class="auto-internal-link">syrian intangible heritage,” she added. Indeed, rajab explained that the initiative aims to raise awareness and preserve the country’s intangible heritage, which forms an integral part of global cultural identity. “This heritage is not only a Syrian treasure but also part of the world’s collective cultural memory,” she noted.
The events include an exhibition on the development of stone mosaic craftsmanship, showcasing various artistic panels and documenting the stages of this traditional art’s evolution. Additionally, the program also features presentations on Syrian folk songs and other elements of intangible cultural heritage. as per Rajab, the goal of the celebration is to introduce the public to Syria’s diverse intangible heritage, which has been built and preserved over thousands of years. The activities also aim to catalog and document the cultural practices specific to each Syrian city.
The Ministry of Culture continues to promote initiatives focused on safeguarding intangible heritage across Syria, reflecting ongoing efforts to sustain cultural identity despite the country’s prolonged challenges. By Atoun Jan