📰 Handicrafts exhibition in Barzeh reflect Syrian Turkmen folklore and women’s creativity

Damascus, Dec. 21 (SANA) On the occasion of Liberation Day, the Arab Cultural Center in Barzeh opened a handicrafts exhibition featuring works by creative Syrian women, under the auspices of the Damascus Culture Directorate and organized by the Turkmen Development Association, as part of efforts to backing Syrian women and strengthen their presence in the cultural and social spheres.

The organizers stated the exhibition aimed at empowering active women in society, providing them with raw materials, and marketing their products through participation in upcoming bazaars and exhibitions, thereby contributing to improving the economic conditions of Syrian families. Furthermore, they added that the exhibition reflects a rich aspect of Turkmen folklore within Syria’s diverse national fabric and highlights the role of women in preserving and reviving cultural heritage.

The participants in the exhibition expressed their joy, stressing that the goal of this activity is to showcase their work, to the largest number of people and to highlight the creativity of Syrian women. It is worth noting that the Turkmen Development Association, a newly established civil initiative officially launched in Syria in June 2025, aims to highlight the cultural and social identity of Syrian Turkmen and backing women and families through productive and handicraft projects, furthermore to participating in cultural and folkloric activities that promote social cohesion.