Syrian glassblowing is a traditional craft dating back over 2000 years.

The craft originated with the Phoenicians and evolved in Damascus, becoming part of the city's cultural heritage.

Syrian glassblowing uses oxides and thermal colors to create intricate designs.

War has threatened the survival of this traditional Syrian craft.

Skilled glassblowing craftsmen, like Hussein Najjar, with 40 years of experience, still exist in Syria.

UNESCO has recognized glassblowing as intangible cultural heritage.

Glassblowing in Damascus has a history of over two thousand years and significant cultural and economic importance.

In Damascus, family names often reflected traditional professions like glassblowing, highlighting their cultural and economic importance.

Modern technology threatens traditional Damascus crafts, like glassblowing, as young people lose interest in learning them.

The number of traditional glassblowers in Syria has decreased significantly, with Mesak Pedrosyan being the last one in Qamishli.

Pedrosyan, nearly 90, has practiced his family's 400-year-old profession, inherited from his ancestors who emigrated from Turkey to Syria.

Traditional glassblowing artisans in Syria face challenges including raw material shortages, high taxes, and lack of government support.

UNESCO has listed Syrian glassblowing as intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding.

The listing of Syrian glassblowing as intangible cultural heritage aims to preserve the craft and provide international financial assistance.

Young people's involvement is crucial for conserving Syrian glassblowing.

Preserving traditional glassblowing in Syria is crucial for the country's cultural heritage and the artisans' livelihoods.

Syrian glassblowing is a traditional craft dating back over 2000 years.

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Content: Art of glassblowing returns again in Aleppo countryside liberated from terrorism

The town of Urem Al-Kubra in Aleppo province in northern Syria has historically been famous for its skilled glassblowing craftsmen. The war considerably affected this traditional craft inherited from our ancestors, but after the liberation of the city from terrorism, some artisans have brought it back to life. The artisan, Yassin Arab learned the glassblowing craft from his father when he was a child, and after the town was liberated from terrorism, he returned to his small facility, where he worked to restore it and start working again. Arab does not hide his enormous passion for the craft of glassblowing and his belief in the need to preserve this ancient Syrian heritage. Regarding the working mechanism, the artisan explained to SANA that he uses recycled glass, melts it again in the oven at high temperature, and then chooses a specific shape for its manufacture, whether hookah bottles, vases, plates, small jugs, fish houses for decoration, decorated cups and antiques of different sizes. After that, t he piece is blown, rotated and processed by the artisan until it takes its final shape using white and brown colors, and once the manufacturing of the product is finished, it is decorated and colored to give it the required aesthetics. For his part, Hussein Najjar noted that he learned the craft of blowing glass manually since he was young and has been working in this field for 40 years. He added that he is able to make any shape or glass container, using his imagination, and considered that the art of glassblowing is one of the types of plastic arts. Traditional glassblowing is a profession that dates back more than two thousand years (since the time of the Phoenicians) and was included in December 2023 by UNESCO on the list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity that needs urgent preservation. Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

The craft originated with the Phoenicians and evolved in Damascus, becoming part of the city's cultural heritage.

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Content: Samples of the Damascene Literary Heritage Attend an Exhibition and Seminar in the Culture of Infection
Damascus-Sana
In the exhibition “Heritage Crafts are Inherited by the Fragrance of History ” hosted by the Adawi Cultural Center, the artworks varied between glass decoration, Damascene brocade and various handicrafts.
The exhibition was followed by an introductory seminar on these arts for the Sheikhs of Carr and craftsmen specialized in these professions under the supervision of the handicraft trainer Rowaa Yousef.
Youssef Lassana explained that the exhibition was dedicated to traditional professions in general and handicrafts, especially such as brocade, painting on glass, Islamic motifs and handicrafts to maintain their continuity and importance.
Mohammed Bassam Rayhan Sheikh Al-Karar in painting on glass and decoration spoke in his intervention about the history of this craft, its forms, fields of work and materials used in it, pointing out that the glass, which was the first to be invented by the Phoenicians, evolved in Damascus throughout history and was painted on the mishkat and lanterns using oxides and various materials, thermal colors, acrlik and others.
The Damascene brocade craftsman Mohammed Rankous explained in his intervention that this cloth is made of natural silk and golden reed yarns and attributed to Damascus because it took its character, heritage and environment, such as the painting of Omar Khayyam, the Levantine Rose, grape clusters, the lover and the beloved, and the octagonal geometric drawings, pointing out that this craft entered the cultures of different civilizations.
Nasruddin Mohammed is a graduate of applied arts and a drawing teacher who participated in paintings for his students from children and boys. In his intervention, he explained the history of the Damascene plant decoration, its methods, types and schools such as Andalusian, Persian and Damascene, and its differences in decoration, diggings, mirrors and miniatures, indicating that its history dates back to the Andalusian civilization, which was its main creativity in palaces and buildings.
Mohammed Sabha is a bridal craftsman who participated in a group of decorative glass works for brides and explained that he has completed a model of a waterfall flowing from an electric mountain that is operated by hand from cardboard, wood and cork inspired by his ideas.
Rana Ayoub participated in a group of works of three-dimensional models and miniatures of the Levant environment. She explained that she chose this environment because she grew up and lived in it and adored it. It is necessary to inform future generations of their heritage and history, pointing out that she works with cork, wood, natural materials, gypsum, ceramic paste and others.
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Syrian glassblowing uses oxides and thermal colors to create intricate designs.

War has threatened the survival of this traditional Syrian craft.

Skilled glassblowing craftsmen, like Hussein Najjar, with 40 years of experience, still exist in Syria.

UNESCO has recognized glassblowing as intangible cultural heritage.

Glassblowing in Damascus has a history of over two thousand years and significant cultural and economic importance.

In Damascus, family names often reflected traditional professions like glassblowing, highlighting their cultural and economic importance.

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Thuriyeh is the Syrian capital, Damascus, with its aesthetics, ancient walks and attractive colors.
It is filled with the cultural and societal vocabulary of distinct traditional industries, manifested in one of its prominent images by ancient professions, which have been associated with and named, since ancient times, by specific families who have practiced them.
However, these names, which are full of cultural and historical content, have become threatened by the threat of modern technology, which, with its various fields, has been “stolen ” by the descendants of the“ industrialists ” of the ancient Damascene professions.
The names of the majority of Damascene families are attributed to many of the names of traditional professions, where we find the names of families who worked in the textile professions and derivatives, including Bait al-Hayek, ropes, kattan, nouilati, maslati, Sabbagh, wool, and many more.
We also find that there are families that practiced the manufacture of shoes called Bait al-Jazmati, al-Sakafi, al-Kandarji, al-Bawabiji, Kabaqibi, while the families that practiced the profession of al-Samana, for example, Bait al-Khodari, al-Fakhani, al-Kuzbari, al-Khallati, al-Arqsoussi, al-Jabban, al-Labban, al-Zayat, and Sharabati.
The families working in the field of clothing and fabrics were named Bait al-Khayat, al-Kawa, and al-Hariri.
It is clear that these names have an important historical and social value, as they are linked to a cultural and historical component that tells the stories of the place and reflects its heritage and features of attractiveness, but it is remarkable that these nicknames, which were associated with important unique professions and were a strong indication of an influential presence. As they melt and disappear, the grandchildren abandon the origins of the craft or abandon it altogether, and they see it as useless and profitable.
This will lead in the future to the loss of a rich heritage, as Mohammed Samer al-Mahayri confirms to Al-Bayan, whose family is famous for the craft of making hodges and then boxes, hence the name, where he shows that hundreds of families in Damascus were associated with the names of professions as the city was an important commercial and economic center, pointing out that “there are many families with the same surname, but they are not related. It is not a city or a province, and one of these families is the Mahayri family, for example. ”
He pointed out that modern technology has become a real threat to an important traditional heritage component, namely the traditional crafts group, which has been abandoned by grandchildren.
Reflection
Al-Mahayri points out that the naming of families by the names of professions that were prevalent in Damascus reflected the values, culture and socio-economic level of those families.
He also explains that these crafts, together with the families, have left a great impact on the life of the Damascene community, a beautiful impact that should not be absent, and there must be specialized projects that protect and care for it by preserving the component of these traditional professions.
He continues: You find that it has developed professions and ended some professions turned owners to other professions, the barber family some of them moved to work in the soap industry and trade in the market of Bzouria, and the Arqsousi turned to carpentry also, and they originally were selling liquor, and many others.
Continuation.
In turn, Mahmoud Hamami, who insisted on challenging the waves of technological temptation and preserving the profession of his grandparents, where his family works in the profession of Damascene baths as a law graduate, but he continues to manage family-owned baths for decades, pointing out that « his brothers went to work in other professions, and this is the case of most families whose name was associated with the names of professions ».
Diversification
It is worth mentioning that the names of the Damascene families referred to are related to the variety of professions. At the level of confectionery industry, we find many family names associated with these professions, such as: Bait Ka ’ ikati, Halwani, Sukari, Knivati, Baggati.
While we find the house of Kahwaji, Hakawati, Rawi, Tetunji Tanbokji, and Arkeli.
As for the professions related to education, we find: the families of the house of the professor, the teacher, the teacher, the haja, and the osta, while the families famous for science, culture and medicine are called the house of the poet, the writer, the writer, the writer, the Arab writer, the wise, the surgeon and the case.
There are also many families that bore the name of the profession of blacksmithing, such as: Sankari, Bawabiri, Mujlakh, and Sheikh blacksmiths, while the families that made musical instruments were called the house of string, and Awad, while the families were named after the house of castles, stones and flint for those who practiced the profession of stone quarries.
There are family names associated with military professions such as: the house of the soldier, the lieutenant colonel, the soldier, and the brigadier.
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Modern technology threatens traditional Damascus crafts, like glassblowing, as young people lose interest in learning them.

The number of traditional glassblowers in Syria has decreased significantly, with Mesak Pedrosyan being the last one in Qamishli.

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Inside his old mud workshop in the courtyard of his house in the al-Tay neighborhood on the outskirts of the city of Qamishli in northeastern Syria, the Armenian uncle Mesak Pedrosyan, who is almost 90 years old, continues to practice the profession of grandparents, which he inherited from his family four and a half centuries ago.
Uncle Misak hits his foot on the pottery cupboard of his clay factory with its low wooden roof, its dilapidated walls and clay floor that emits the fragrance of the past.
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The elderly Armenian also passes his fingers on pieces of clay to twist them as he likes, and art collections of different sizes come out of his palms to dazzle the hearts.
My last break on the island.
This elderly man inherited this traditional profession for his children and grandchildren, and he is one of the pioneers of pottery and pottery, the first and last in the Syrian Jazira region.
He is fluent in four languages — Armenian, Kurdish, Arabic and Turkish — but he and his family, like most Armenian families in northeastern Syria, prefer to speak Kurdish.
As for his profession, he said in an interview with Arabic.
“I was watching my parents, grandparents and uncles make the finest crockery in the city of Susan, Turkey, before we emigrated. ”
To Aleppo
Uncle Misak recounted the family ’ s flight from the massacres of the Ottomans in Turkey towards Syria, and ended up in Qamishli, saying: “My father arrived in the city of Aleppo and then moved to Qamishli, and opened his small workshop in the neighborhood of Qadurbek, and then the family traveled to the southern outskirts of the city, which is now known as the sailors of Tay, which did not exist nearly eighty years ago. ”
He added: “We ’ ve built our house since then and it ’ s still intact.
We started our work in the profession and over the years people came to live near us until it turned into a very popular neighborhood that we were the first founders of. ”
He got run over.
As for the stages of the manufacture of pottery, the old man confirmed that he is keen himself to choose the type of soil, and put it in special ponds prepared for it for days after sifting and running him down with feet.
Then Anton, Misak ’ s 45-year-old son, begins the process of kneading the legs in a primitive way, and sprinkles large amounts of clay with water until it is ready to form on the manufacturing wheel that Misak and his son work on, manufacturing clay skirts, vases, pigments, matte pots and special orders that some customers want.
Then the son and father prepare the pottery to be placed in two furnaces, one in the manufacturing workshop for small pots, and the second in the yard for large pieces such as skirts.
The drying phase begins by exposing them to air, and then roast them in a clay oven at a high temperature of 1200 degrees for about 15 hours and leave to cool and prepare for sale.
Low turnout.
“The turnout is low compared to previous years, and our work is related to the special requests of customers, but recently we have been receiving requests from restaurant owners who prefer to cook some foods in crockery and serve them to their customers, due to the healthy value of cooking with pottery, ” he said.
The Armenian uncle recalled the seasons of the pond earlier, as he described, and the pressure of working long hours to meet the demands of the owners of nurseries, who were planting varieties of roses, wind and various seedlings of planting in pottery pots, and regrets the Armenian uncle replaced them today with nylon bags, and the demand of the owners of nurseries to use them because of their cheap prices.
"We will pass it on to our grandchildren."
Several workshops in Aleppo, Damascus, Idlib and Qamishli continue to make pottery throughout Syria, despite the war conditions experienced by the country, and their owners are trying to save the profession of parents and grandparents from extinction, despite the low acquisition and use of pottery, as Mesak Pedrosyan explained in his speech.
"We will resist, preserve and hold on to the legacy of our ancestors and pass it on to our children and grandchildren."
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Pedrosyan, nearly 90, has practiced his family's 400-year-old profession, inherited from his ancestors who emigrated from Turkey to Syria.

Traditional glassblowing artisans in Syria face challenges including raw material shortages, high taxes, and lack of government support.

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Content: Aleppo ’ s craftsmen accuse the city council of not cooperating!
Aleppo – Maan Al Ghadri
During their annual conference held today, Aleppo ’ s craftsmen demanded to overcome the difficulties facing the craft workshops, especially the provision of energy, fuel and gas, which form the backbone of the shop. The craftsmen also complained about the lack of coordination between the craft associations and the city council and its failure to adopt the craft certificate as a document to obtain the benefits of the work. The interventions pointed to the rise of flat income tax and service tax, which increases the burdens of craftsmen, and weakens the production cycle of diesel and industrial gas. Many interviewees questioned the reasons for the absence of a number of managers concerned from the conference.
On the sidelines of the conference, Deputy of the Craft Association Iskandar Batouk pointed out that the unstable economic conditions had a clear and tangible impact on the craft work like the rest of the industries. He attributed the reasons for the decline in the work of drafting workshops and jewelry to the weak demand for gold because of its high price unprecedented, in addition to the high cost of raw materials and chemicals that are included in the gold industry.
Boutoq revealed the association's plan to rehabilitate the market of the famous jeweler in the area of the Old City in cooperation and coordination with the Syrian Secretariat for Development and the Chamber of Commerce, as the owners of the shops were contacted in the robbery, and they expressed a great desire to complete this project, which is expected to start its first phase within a month.
Comrade Mohammed Rabih Nabhan, member of the leadership of the Aleppo branch of the party and head of the workers and economic sub-office, explained the role of associations and craft workshops in pushing forward the production process, pointing out that he relies on craft workshops a lot during the current and future stage, and more effort, cooperation and partnership are required to overcome all difficulties and take off work again within conditions and an efficient environment.
Naji Hadwa, President of the General Federation of Craft Associations in Syria, stressed in his response to the interventions of craftsmen that the work is ongoing and frequent to overcome all the difficulties facing craft work, in cooperation and coordination with all government agencies, stressing that the rich interventions during the conference will be the subject of attention and follow-up by the General Federation to find solutions as soon as possible. He explained that the craftsmen, like the rest of the people, have been subjected to destruction and destruction at the hands of armed terrorist gangs and provided martyrs and everyone today has to contribute to the construction and reconstruction.
The President of the Aleppo Craftsmen Union Hossam Hallak reviewed the overall reports submitted to the conference, explaining that the craftsmen of the province as well as the rest of the people have withstood terrorism and stuck to their crafts and homes, considering that the demands of the craftsmen are right and we work as a union in coordination with those concerned in the province to overcome what obstructs the work of various professions Rehabilitation of their shops, securing raw materials and requesting the government to provide the required support and grant them soft loans to convert to alternative energy to ensure the continuation of their work and production, pointing out that work is underway and communicate with the City Council and all concerned parties to improve working conditions and overcome all difficulties that stand in the way of the return of the cycle of production of craft workshops in all its diversity.

UNESCO has listed Syrian glassblowing as intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding.

The listing of Syrian glassblowing as intangible cultural heritage aims to preserve the craft and provide international financial assistance.

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Content: UNESCO officials: Digitization is a guarantee for the protection of intangible cultural heritage
Heba Press _ Rabat
Officials and experts of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said on Monday in Rabat that digitization will ensure the protection of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity and its transmission to future generations.
During a press conference on the occasion of the opening of the 17th session of UNESCO ’ s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which will take place in Rabat until December 3, Ambassador Samir El Dahr, Morocco ’ s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, explained that digitization is “a great bet and a future workshop ” that will put the intangible cultural heritage at the heart of young people ’ s concerns and make them part in the process of conservation and transmission.
He added that the royal message addressed to the participants in the work of this global meeting, “emphasizes the importance of the digital dimension in this field, ” stressing that“ the issue of digitization already exists within the agenda of the Committee, and although it has not reached the desired level, we are working on it, and we hope that the Rabat meeting will give it a stronger impetus. ”
He pointed out that the ideal goal is for young people to have ownership of the issues of intangible cultural heritage, which is more widespread and complex than tangible cultural heritage, because it includes many dimensions and overlaps with many subjects of specialization, such as culture, traditions, history, anthropology and other fields.
For his part, the Assistant Director-General for Culture at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Ernesto Otoni Ramirez, stressed the need to develop a vision of “digital heritage ” that would interest young people more by“ speaking the language of modern technologies ” that they are well versed in.
He also reviewed some of the pilot projects developed by UNESCO across the globe to create an online pedagogical platform that provides documentation and data on the components of tangible and intangible heritage.
The UN official added that the amazing development of information and communications technology today opens wide prospects for indoctrination in the field of intangible heritage and the transfer of knowledge, stressing that dealing with this development will be “future workshops ”.
He expressed his happiness to be in Morocco to participate in this huge demonstration, where “the living heritage of humanity is manifested in all its richness and splendor. ”
It is noteworthy that after three consecutive sessions organized remotely, due to the crisis of the “Corona ” pandemic, the organizers of the session chose the capital of the Kingdom, known for the richness of its cultural and civilizational heritage that dates back several centuries, to host the events of the most important international event dedicated to the intangible heritage of humanity in presence.
During this session, which will be attended by representatives of States Parties, NGOs, cultural institutions and events from around the world, the Committee will consider 24 reports on an item on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, 42 reports to States Parties from Europe on the implementation of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of 2003, the current status of items on the Representative List of Humanity....
The Committee will also deliberate on four applications for inscription on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, five proposals for inclusion in the Register of Good Practices for Heritage Preservation, as well as consideration of a request for international financial assistance.
Composed of 24 elected representatives from 180 States Parties to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Committee is charged with achieving the objectives of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which was adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO on 17 October 2003 and entered into force in 2006.
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Young people's involvement is crucial for conserving Syrian glassblowing.

Preserving traditional glassblowing in Syria is crucial for the country's cultural heritage and the artisans' livelihoods.


Syrian traditional glassblowing is a craft that dates back over two thousand years, originating from the Phoenicians, and is considered an important part of the country's cultural heritage.

The craft has been passed down through generations, with artisans learning the techniques from their ancestors, and is characterized by the use of recycled glass and high-temperature ovens to create unique and intricate pieces.

In Damascus, glasswork is a traditional profession that uses oxides and thermal colors for painting, and is often decorated with Islamic motifs, reflecting the city's rich cultural identity.

The city is known for its traditional crafts and heritage, including glassblowing, which is considered an essential part of its cultural identity and a significant contributor to the local economy.

However, the craft has been affected by war and economic conditions, with many artisans forced to abandon their workshops due to high production costs and low demand, leading to a decline in the number of craftsmen practicing traditional glassblowing.

The number of craftsmen practicing traditional glassblowing in Damascus has declined significantly, with some reports suggesting a decline of 50% due to economic conditions, highlighting the need for urgent preservation and safeguarding.

Despite this, efforts are being made to preserve the craft, including exhibitions and seminars, which help to promote and support traditional glassblowing, and provide a platform for artisans to showcase their skills and products.

The craft is also being recognized internationally, with UNESCO listing it as an intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding, due to its cultural significance and the threats it faces, including the decline of traditional crafts and the loss of cultural heritage.

The use of recycled glass is a notable aspect of traditional glassblowing in Syria, highlighting the resourcefulness and sustainability of the craft, and demonstrating the importance of preserving traditional techniques and methods.

In addition to its cultural significance, traditional glassblowing in Damascus is also an important part of the city's economic heritage, with many families having practiced the craft for generations, and providing a source of income and livelihood for many artisans.

The craft is often passed down through family lines, with family names in Damascus reflecting their traditional professions, including those related to glassblowing, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural heritage and traditional crafts.

However, the decline of traditional crafts in Damascus, including glassblowing, poses a significant threat to the city's cultural identity and economic well-being, emphasizing the need for urgent preservation and safeguarding.

Efforts to support and preserve traditional glassblowing in Damascus are essential to ensuring the continued transmission of this important cultural heritage, and providing a platform for artisans to showcase their skills and products.

UNESCO's recognition of Syrian glassblowing as an intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding is a significant step towards preserving the craft, and highlights the importance of international cooperation and support in preserving cultural heritage.

The organization's efforts to promote and preserve intangible cultural heritage, including traditional Syrian glassblowing, are crucial to ensuring the continued transmission of this important cultural heritage, and providing a platform for artisans to showcase their skills and products.

Overall, Syrian traditional glassblowing is a unique and important part of the country's cultural heritage, and efforts to preserve and safeguard the craft are essential to ensuring its continued transmission and survival.

Syrian traditional glassblowing is a craft that dates back over two thousand years, originating from the Phoenicians, and is considered an important part of the country's cultural heritage.

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Content: Art of glassblowing returns again in Aleppo countryside liberated from terrorism

The town of Urem Al-Kubra in Aleppo province in northern Syria has historically been famous for its skilled glassblowing craftsmen. The war considerably affected this traditional craft inherited from our ancestors, but after the liberation of the city from terrorism, some artisans have brought it back to life. The artisan, Yassin Arab learned the glassblowing craft from his father when he was a child, and after the town was liberated from terrorism, he returned to his small facility, where he worked to restore it and start working again. Arab does not hide his enormous passion for the craft of glassblowing and his belief in the need to preserve this ancient Syrian heritage. Regarding the working mechanism, the artisan explained to SANA that he uses recycled glass, melts it again in the oven at high temperature, and then chooses a specific shape for its manufacture, whether hookah bottles, vases, plates, small jugs, fish houses for decoration, decorated cups and antiques of different sizes. After that, t he piece is blown, rotated and processed by the artisan until it takes its final shape using white and brown colors, and once the manufacturing of the product is finished, it is decorated and colored to give it the required aesthetics. For his part, Hussein Najjar noted that he learned the craft of blowing glass manually since he was young and has been working in this field for 40 years. He added that he is able to make any shape or glass container, using his imagination, and considered that the art of glassblowing is one of the types of plastic arts. Traditional glassblowing is a profession that dates back more than two thousand years (since the time of the Phoenicians) and was included in December 2023 by UNESCO on the list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity that needs urgent preservation. Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

The craft has been passed down through generations, with artisans learning the techniques from their ancestors, and is characterized by the use of recycled glass and high-temperature ovens to create unique and intricate pieces.

In Damascus, glasswork is a traditional profession that uses oxides and thermal colors for painting, and is often decorated with Islamic motifs, reflecting the city's rich cultural identity.

Title:

Content: Samples of the Damascene Literary Heritage Attend an Exhibition and Seminar in the Culture of Infection
Damascus-Sana
In the exhibition “Heritage Crafts are Inherited by the Fragrance of History ” hosted by the Adawi Cultural Center, the artworks varied between glass decoration, Damascene brocade and various handicrafts.
The exhibition was followed by an introductory seminar on these arts for the Sheikhs of Carr and craftsmen specialized in these professions under the supervision of the handicraft trainer Rowaa Yousef.
Youssef Lassana explained that the exhibition was dedicated to traditional professions in general and handicrafts, especially such as brocade, painting on glass, Islamic motifs and handicrafts to maintain their continuity and importance.
Mohammed Bassam Rayhan Sheikh Al-Karar in painting on glass and decoration spoke in his intervention about the history of this craft, its forms, fields of work and materials used in it, pointing out that the glass, which was the first to be invented by the Phoenicians, evolved in Damascus throughout history and was painted on the mishkat and lanterns using oxides and various materials, thermal colors, acrlik and others.
The Damascene brocade craftsman Mohammed Rankous explained in his intervention that this cloth is made of natural silk and golden reed yarns and attributed to Damascus because it took its character, heritage and environment, such as the painting of Omar Khayyam, the Levantine Rose, grape clusters, the lover and the beloved, and the octagonal geometric drawings, pointing out that this craft entered the cultures of different civilizations.
Nasruddin Mohammed is a graduate of applied arts and a drawing teacher who participated in paintings for his students from children and boys. In his intervention, he explained the history of the Damascene plant decoration, its methods, types and schools such as Andalusian, Persian and Damascene, and its differences in decoration, diggings, mirrors and miniatures, indicating that its history dates back to the Andalusian civilization, which was its main creativity in palaces and buildings.
Mohammed Sabha is a bridal craftsman who participated in a group of decorative glass works for brides and explained that he has completed a model of a waterfall flowing from an electric mountain that is operated by hand from cardboard, wood and cork inspired by his ideas.
Rana Ayoub participated in a group of works of three-dimensional models and miniatures of the Levant environment. She explained that she chose this environment because she grew up and lived in it and adored it. It is necessary to inform future generations of their heritage and history, pointing out that she works with cork, wood, natural materials, gypsum, ceramic paste and others.
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The city is known for its traditional crafts and heritage, including glassblowing, which is considered an essential part of its cultural identity and a significant contributor to the local economy.

However, the craft has been affected by war and economic conditions, with many artisans forced to abandon their workshops due to high production costs and low demand, leading to a decline in the number of craftsmen practicing traditional glassblowing.

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Content: What is the reality of traditional and traditional professions in Syria?
DAMASCUS – The traditional professions and crafts in Syria were not immune to the repercussions of the war. In light of the difficult economic and security conditions that the country has been witnessing for more than a decade, these professions are suffering from an unprecedented decline related to production and market conditions, which makes them today threatened with extinction.
The head of the Union of Craftsmen in the province of Latakia Jihad Pro, in a recent statement to the local newspaper Al-Watan, the decline of the production of handicrafts and handicrafts of various kinds by 50% within the province, considering the high costs of production inputs and increased income taxes as direct reasons for this decline.
Bassam Qalaji, head of the artisanal association for confectionery in Damascus, told the local newspaper Global last month that more than half of the confectionery craftsmen had stopped producing and switched to other professions due to low demand and insufficient profits.
Successive statements reveal the reality of Syrian traditional and traditional crafts, which are suffering under the weight of the economic decline that the country is suffering from.
This situation has prompted thousands of craftsmen to close their workshops and shops and switch to other jobs, or migrate and move their work abroad, amid the real threat of the disappearance of many traditional traditional traditional professions and handicrafts, which constitute vital sectors of the economic sector in the country and an integral part of its cultural identity.
What are the main reasons for this decline?
How does it affect the economic life of the country?
Lack of support and unequal competition
Anton, a 42-year-old Damascene craftsman and former owner of a mosaic workshop in rural Damascus, says his struggle for years to keep his workshop open, producing and selling enough to pay its workers has been futile.
He adds in an interview with Al Jazeera Net: "I tried hard to maintain the workshop and its workers for as long as possible, but the constant high prices of wood (local and imported) in an inappropriate manner, the long interruption of electricity (16-18 hours a day), and the low demand for mosaic in the domestic and foreign market, all factors forced me to lay off workers, and later to close the workshop after months, during which I received only two orders."
In addition to these factors, Anton attributed the low demand for "original" mosaics and other handicrafts and heritage artifacts (copperware, damask, antika, textiles) to:
The reality of the market at the moment in the absence of tourists.
• The decline of external demand for the commodity as a result of the interruption of trade relations with foreign markets.
• Migration of brokers and traders and thus reduced export.
• Unequal competition.
With heritage products becoming “more than luxury ” for Syrians suffering from poor purchasing power (average monthly salaries of about $20), and the lack of support for craftsmen and awareness of the importance and authenticity of these products by trade unions and government agencies, Syria ’ s craftsmen face major challenges to continue their craft.
Although there are no accurate figures on the number of craftsmen who have been driven by working conditions to emigrate outside the country, the head of the Damascus Craftsmen ’ s Union, Ali Qarmashti, revealed in an interview with the local news website Click News last year that the percentage of Damascene craftsmen migrating has become very high, especially among young people.
Repellent economic and social policies
In addition to the direct economic factors that led to the decline of traditional crafts during the past few years, represented by the high prices of raw materials, the poor reality of services, and the decline of the sale and purchase movement, there were indirect factors that affected these crafts.
Syrian economist Younis Karim believes that the artisan crisis began in 2008 after being subjected to great pressures due to the change of the general economic orientation in the country.
He said in an interview with Al Jazeera Net: "Since 2008, the authorities have put their hands on the spread of these industries due to the importance of their geographical location, and work to change their features in favor of wealthy investors, or provide them as donations to countries that Damascus seeks to establish bilateral relations with."
According to the expert, the reality of the work of traditional crafts after 2011 became more complex and difficult with "the continued adoption of economic and social policies by the regime that restrict the owners of these crafts, exclude them from support, take their places of deployment, in addition to the cessation of exhibitions and the difficulty of participating in external events because of the political positions of the regime.
Karim explains that the family and social disintegration suffered by Syrians as a result of large-scale migration during the last decade was an added reason for the decline of these crafts, which “relied on inheritance between generations of the same family as a tradition followed by Syrian craftsmen long ago. ”
Kilo to Piece and Pieces
It seems that some traditional crafts and crafts are in the same trench with traditional crafts in their war against extinction, where the owners of many traditional crafts are no less original than those of heritage, especially the confectioners from the high costs of raw materials in production, high costs of energy stands, and successive losses due to the reluctance of citizens to buy expensive Arabic sweets.
Suhaib, 55, owner of a sweets shop in the Jazmatiya area of Damascus, told Al Jazeera Net: "Days pass without selling a total of a kilo of various items, and two years ago the stagnation of goods in the shop became a familiar phenomenon to us, and had it not been for the holiday seasons, and some occasions and weddings held here and there, we would have closed long ago."
Al-Halwani Al-Damascene adds in an interview with Al-Jazeera Net: "Our profits, and the profits of most of the shops of Halwanis in Damascus, have decreased by a large percentage since the beginning of the economic crisis in the country."
Al-Halwani pointed out that the price of a kilo of some varieties of Arabic sweets has exceeded 400 thousand pounds recently, adding: "Which is not able for Syrians to buy, so we have become selling methods in which we rely on small quantities, so we sell baklava, crystal, shaped, asian, brominated and other items in ounces, grain (piece) and two grains to keep the sales movement, and do not stop customers from our shop."
As for the reasons why sweets in Damascus stopped working and many of them emigrated outside the country, Al-Halwani said: “Many reasons start from the large annual taxes that are inconsistent with high operating costs and low profits, in addition to the high prices of commercial electricity and fuel needed to operate shops and laboratories, the huge increase in the prices of raw materials, the high wages of workers, and the reluctance of customers to buy these sweets except on occasions. ”
High prices
Prices of food, nuts and other components of Arabic sweets have risen by varying rates recently, as the price of a kilo of animal margarine reached 150 thousand pounds ($equivalent to about 2511 pounds), while the price of a kilo of pistachio love rose to 300 thousand, and the price of a kilo of walnuts to 120 thousand.
The prices of popular sweets such as Al-Barazek and Al-Ma ’ amoul in Damascus markets, by the holy month of Ramadan, were between 100 and 130 thousand pounds per kilo, while the prices of medium and luxury sweets such as “Al-Belouria ”,“ Al-Mashkeel ”, “Kool and Shakour ”,“ Aish Al-Bulbul ” and “Baklava ” ranged between 250 and 500 thousand per kilo, which is equivalent to the salary of a Syrian employee in the public sector.
The head of the artisanal association for confectionery industry, Bassam Qalaji, attributed this rise in confectionery prices to the government lifting subsidies on oil derivatives, which led to a direct increase in costs by 150%, pointing out that raising the price of electricity by 5 times will lead to an increase in the price of about 650 products.
Qalaji said in a statement to the local newspaper Al-Watan last month that the largest number of confectionery craftsmen emigrated, and their first destination was Algeria followed by Germany.
In March last year, the head of the artisanal association for the confectionery industry revealed that 70% of the workshops of the confectionery industry were closed due to the economic crisis and the low demand for sweets and refreshments.
A severe blow to the economy
This gradual disappearance of traditional crafts is a painful blow to the Syrian economy, says economist Younis Karim, “For decades these crafts have been the largest incubator of Syrian labor, and their contribution to the economy before 2011 ranged from 40 to 50%. ”
This is what Matanios Habib, a researcher and former Syrian oil minister, said in a research paper entitled “The private sector in Syria ” (2005), when he pointed out that the private industrial sector in Syria tended to invest in crafts for fear of nationalization policies, whether during the era of Syrian-Egyptian unity (1958-1961) or after the revolution of March 8 (1967).
Karim stresses that the crisis of workers in traditional crafts, such as confectioners and others, dates back to before 2011, specifically to the period between 2007 and 2009, when there was “an attempt by the regime to pressure the owners of traditional crafts and crafts by forcing them to pay taxes, and to keep them away from city centers in favor of large investors. ”
Younis Karim believes that the gradual demise of these crafts will have negative effects on the Syrian economy because of their role in "providing job opportunities beyond those provided by large laboratories and their excellence in ease of operation and achievement, and the ability to spread.
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The number of craftsmen practicing traditional glassblowing in Damascus has declined significantly, with some reports suggesting a decline of 50% due to economic conditions, highlighting the need for urgent preservation and safeguarding.

Despite this, efforts are being made to preserve the craft, including exhibitions and seminars, which help to promote and support traditional glassblowing, and provide a platform for artisans to showcase their skills and products.

The craft is also being recognized internationally, with UNESCO listing it as an intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding, due to its cultural significance and the threats it faces, including the decline of traditional crafts and the loss of cultural heritage.

The use of recycled glass is a notable aspect of traditional glassblowing in Syria, highlighting the resourcefulness and sustainability of the craft, and demonstrating the importance of preserving traditional techniques and methods.

In addition to its cultural significance, traditional glassblowing in Damascus is also an important part of the city's economic heritage, with many families having practiced the craft for generations, and providing a source of income and livelihood for many artisans.

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Thuriyeh is the Syrian capital, Damascus, with its aesthetics, ancient walks and attractive colors.
It is filled with the cultural and societal vocabulary of distinct traditional industries, manifested in one of its prominent images by ancient professions, which have been associated with and named, since ancient times, by specific families who have practiced them.
However, these names, which are full of cultural and historical content, have become threatened by the threat of modern technology, which, with its various fields, has been “stolen ” by the descendants of the“ industrialists ” of the ancient Damascene professions.
The names of the majority of Damascene families are attributed to many of the names of traditional professions, where we find the names of families who worked in the textile professions and derivatives, including Bait al-Hayek, ropes, kattan, nouilati, maslati, Sabbagh, wool, and many more.
We also find that there are families that practiced the manufacture of shoes called Bait al-Jazmati, al-Sakafi, al-Kandarji, al-Bawabiji, Kabaqibi, while the families that practiced the profession of al-Samana, for example, Bait al-Khodari, al-Fakhani, al-Kuzbari, al-Khallati, al-Arqsoussi, al-Jabban, al-Labban, al-Zayat, and Sharabati.
The families working in the field of clothing and fabrics were named Bait al-Khayat, al-Kawa, and al-Hariri.
It is clear that these names have an important historical and social value, as they are linked to a cultural and historical component that tells the stories of the place and reflects its heritage and features of attractiveness, but it is remarkable that these nicknames, which were associated with important unique professions and were a strong indication of an influential presence. As they melt and disappear, the grandchildren abandon the origins of the craft or abandon it altogether, and they see it as useless and profitable.
This will lead in the future to the loss of a rich heritage, as Mohammed Samer al-Mahayri confirms to Al-Bayan, whose family is famous for the craft of making hodges and then boxes, hence the name, where he shows that hundreds of families in Damascus were associated with the names of professions as the city was an important commercial and economic center, pointing out that “there are many families with the same surname, but they are not related. It is not a city or a province, and one of these families is the Mahayri family, for example. ”
He pointed out that modern technology has become a real threat to an important traditional heritage component, namely the traditional crafts group, which has been abandoned by grandchildren.
Reflection
Al-Mahayri points out that the naming of families by the names of professions that were prevalent in Damascus reflected the values, culture and socio-economic level of those families.
He also explains that these crafts, together with the families, have left a great impact on the life of the Damascene community, a beautiful impact that should not be absent, and there must be specialized projects that protect and care for it by preserving the component of these traditional professions.
He continues: You find that it has developed professions and ended some professions turned owners to other professions, the barber family some of them moved to work in the soap industry and trade in the market of Bzouria, and the Arqsousi turned to carpentry also, and they originally were selling liquor, and many others.
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In turn, Mahmoud Hamami, who insisted on challenging the waves of technological temptation and preserving the profession of his grandparents, where his family works in the profession of Damascene baths as a law graduate, but he continues to manage family-owned baths for decades, pointing out that « his brothers went to work in other professions, and this is the case of most families whose name was associated with the names of professions ».
Diversification
It is worth mentioning that the names of the Damascene families referred to are related to the variety of professions. At the level of confectionery industry, we find many family names associated with these professions, such as: Bait Ka ’ ikati, Halwani, Sukari, Knivati, Baggati.
While we find the house of Kahwaji, Hakawati, Rawi, Tetunji Tanbokji, and Arkeli.
As for the professions related to education, we find: the families of the house of the professor, the teacher, the teacher, the haja, and the osta, while the families famous for science, culture and medicine are called the house of the poet, the writer, the writer, the writer, the Arab writer, the wise, the surgeon and the case.
There are also many families that bore the name of the profession of blacksmithing, such as: Sankari, Bawabiri, Mujlakh, and Sheikh blacksmiths, while the families that made musical instruments were called the house of string, and Awad, while the families were named after the house of castles, stones and flint for those who practiced the profession of stone quarries.
There are family names associated with military professions such as: the house of the soldier, the lieutenant colonel, the soldier, and the brigadier.
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The craft is often passed down through family lines, with family names in Damascus reflecting their traditional professions, including those related to glassblowing, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural heritage and traditional crafts.

However, the decline of traditional crafts in Damascus, including glassblowing, poses a significant threat to the city's cultural identity and economic well-being, emphasizing the need for urgent preservation and safeguarding.

Efforts to support and preserve traditional glassblowing in Damascus are essential to ensuring the continued transmission of this important cultural heritage, and providing a platform for artisans to showcase their skills and products.

UNESCO's recognition of Syrian glassblowing as an intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding is a significant step towards preserving the craft, and highlights the importance of international cooperation and support in preserving cultural heritage.

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Arab culture in 2023.
Achievements and Creations
The year 2023 witnessed a large number of important cultural events in the Arab world. In addition to the periodic film, theater and visual festivals and book fairs, there was a real presence of creative ideas and new initiatives not witnessed in the cultural arena in previous years.
The sixth edition of the Cultural Summit was held in Manarat Al Saadiyat under the theme ‘ A Matter of Time ’, to explore how culture is changing the world ’ s perception of time, alongside the Al Hosn Festival, which documents the heritage of this ancient city.
The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, one of the top 10 literary festivals around the world, also kicked off in Dubai, UAE, and hosted more than 260 writers, creators and thought leaders from around the world and the Arab world in more than 300 events covering all topics, such as literature, arts, culture and more.
Saudi Arabia launched the Culture Index in the Islamic World project, which monitors the transformation of the cultural landscape and its development and documents its achievements in Islamic countries within four dimensions and axes: “Culture for Economic Development, Culture for Environment, Climate and Resilience, Culture for Social Development, and Culture for Openness and Diversity. ”
Red Sea Film Festival selects 17 films for its official competition
The Red Sea International Film Festival (RIFF), the first international film festival in Saudi Arabia, was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in early December. In addition to film screenings and competitions, the festival will feature “Talent Days ”, which will provide specialized discussion sessions and orientation workshops for filmmakers who are passionate about learning the craft and enhancing their skills and artistic tools.
In the context of cinema, the year 2023 witnessed Arab participation in a number of film festivals, most notably the Cannes Film Festival, which witnessed the culmination of three Arab films in the "Some Look" competition dedicated to encouraging young talents in the field of film.
The Moroccan film "Hunting Dogs" by Kamal Lazrak won the jury award, the Moroccan director Asma Al-Mader won the directing award for her documentary "White Lie", while the Sudanese film "Goodbye Julia" by Mohamed Kordafani won the freedom award, the first participation of a Sudanese film in this prestigious festival.
At the Berlin Film Festival, the Lebanese film “Yarqa ” for the sisters Michel and Manuel Ksarwani won the“ Golden Bear for Best Short Film ”, while the Yemeni director Amr Jamal ’ s “The Tired ” won the Amnesty International Human Rights Award at the same festival.
In the field of literature, the winning of the Iraqi novelist Firat al-Ani Award for Arabic Literature, presented by the Jean-Luc Lagardère Foundation and the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris, for his novel “I Remember Fallujah ”. Similarly, the Omani novelist Zahran Al Qasimi won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction“ Poker ” for his novel “Taghriba Al Qaffer ”. The novel.
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Continuing the literary prizes, Ashraf Ashmawy of Egypt won two prizes from Katara of Qatar, while Mohammed Al Yahyaei of Oman won the prize for his novel “The War ”.
As for the intangible cultural heritage, the inclusion of the Syrian glass blowing element on UNESCO ’ s lists of urgent conservation is a milestone achieved by Damascus.
The losses of Arab creators remain a milestone in the scene, including, for example, the Lebanese composer Elie Choueiri, the Syrian novelist Khaled Khalifa, and the pioneer of children ’ s literature in Egypt Yacoub Sharouni.
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The organization's efforts to promote and preserve intangible cultural heritage, including traditional Syrian glassblowing, are crucial to ensuring the continued transmission of this important cultural heritage, and providing a platform for artisans to showcase their skills and products.

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UNESCO National Committee discusses raising awareness of the importance of tangible and intangible heritage
Damascus-Sana
Discussing the activities of the National Committee for Education, Culture and Science, and the need to promote awareness of the importance of tangible and intangible heritage in Syria through schools and external participation, were the most prominent points that the members of the Committee focused on during their meeting today at the Ministry of Education building.
The members of the committee, which includes representatives from relevant ministries and national bodies, stressed the need to develop capacity building programs in the field of tangible and intangible heritage and prepare time-consuming files to include heritage elements on UNESCO regulations, in addition to organizing tours and trips for school students to the Geological Museum in Damascus and cultural museums in all governorates.
The Minister of Education and Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Mohammed Amer Al-Mardini, pointed to the role of the Committee in coordinating between institutions and UNESCO to enable the implementation of projects and plans according to needs, pointing to the importance of working to benefit from expertise and employ them, and cooperation to determine priorities.
During the meeting, the Director General of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), Dr. Mohamed Ould Amer, referred in a video speech to Syria ’ s role in supporting joint Arab action in the organization and its efforts to present projects that contribute to enhancing this work by hosting a number of conferences and events in various fields and supporting the organization ’ s programs.
Dr. Ould Amer pointed out the importance of pushing the efforts of the organization in the field of promoting the Arabic language in support of its cultural, educational and scientific mission, noting the impact of Syrian educational and cultural experiences and leaders in the reference visions and the preparation of major plans and programs for them.
For his part, the Secretary of the National Committee for UNESCO, Dr. Nidal Hassan, gave a presentation on the implementation of the plan last year, comparing it with the plan of the current year and the activities and events that were participated in.
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Overall, Syrian traditional glassblowing is a unique and important part of the country's cultural heritage, and efforts to preserve and safeguard the craft are essential to ensuring its continued transmission and survival.

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Intangible heritage contributions to the protection of national identity
Amina Abbas
Heritage researchers and scholars agree that the Levant region is the most important heritage repository for humanity, as it has the oldest and richest heritage, and this heritage, both material and intangible, was coveted by the colonists since ancient times to destroy culture and identity, there is no identity without heritage based on it, and no heritage without identity, so Syria is keen through its institutions and bodies to emphasize the importance of preserving it.
Hence, the Quneitra branch of the Arab Writers Union, in celebration of World Heritage Day, decided to hold a seminar in the Levant Hall of the National Museum entitled “Contributions of Intangible Heritage to the Protection of National Identity ” with the participation of Dr. Amal Daccak, Professor Ruba Al-Diab, Qas Ghassan Houranieh and Dr. Rima Diab, Head of the Quneitra branch of the Arab Writers Union. It represents not only traditions and the past, but society in all its layers, and links the past to the present and the future, and it is a means for each people to prove its existence in the world and its authenticity, while stressing that the intangible heritage contributes to the preservation of identity and personality. Our identity and our heritage in the era of globalization, which is trying to eliminate our heritage and culture to be part of this lost world.
This was also confirmed by Dr. Dakak in her participation: “The Syrian tangible and intangible heritage is rich in its authenticity and civilization that dates back thousands of years, so it was and still is coveted by the colonists who stole many treasures to be in their world museums, and their war on Syria recently was aimed at destroying culture and identity and stealing antiquities. ” It is an integrated cultural unit formed by man throughout his long history with his creative thinking, observations, reflections and experiences accumulated generation after generation, and it is the social environment occupied by man and the components and pillars produced by previous generations until it reached subsequent generations and has the function of supervising the behavior of the individual and his sociocultural upbringing because it is a reflection of the social, intellectual and cultural life of peoples. As Daccak pointed out, the identity is the set of psychological, social and civilizational features of our nation throughout its long history, and the folklore constitutes the identity of a homeland rich in culture and civilization, calling in the era of globalization to seek to preserve our cultural identity and heritage, which represents this identity to face the challenges of globalization that invade us and want to eliminate our identity and culture. And our originality by drawing different borders in which national identity is absent and killing people in their country.
Because the Levantine rose and its associated practices and traditional crafts are important Syrian heritage elements inherited from generation after generation, and was included by UNESCO in 2019 in the list of intangible human heritage was talked about by Professor Al-Diab, who was crowned queen of roses and became Syrian ambassador to the world: “The Levantine rose was found painted on the wall of a palace on the island of Crete and was introduced to France during wars. As the poet Nizar Qabbani wrote about her,“ I am your Damascene rose, O people of the Levant, and whoever finds me should put me in the first vase, ” referring to the areas of its cultivation in Damascus countryside and Ghubartha. The project was launched by the Syrian Secretariat for Development in 2020 with the support of First Lady Asma al-Assad, affirming that Syrians consider the Levantine Rose an important part of their culture. The Ministry of Tourism has taken it as its slogan, in addition to many medical and cosmetic companies and building a path that is architecturally designed in the form of a Levantine Rose, explaining that the elements of the Syrian intangible cultural heritage include: Traditions and expressions “qaṣīda, mawwāl, ataba, dalaouna, zaghārīd, folk proverbs ” and the arts:“ Aleppo qadūd, coastal dabka, Circassian dance, Syriac church music ” Social practices “preparing and serving bitter coffee ” Knowledge and practices related to nature and the universe:“ cupping, traditional architecture ” Skills related to traditional crafts “wooden mosaic, brocade ” The crafts associated with the Levantine Rose ”, and that the elements of the intangible Syrian heritage included in the lists of human heritage are: falcon hunting, shadow fiction theater, Levantine Rose, Aleppo cod, glass blowing and making sticks and playing on them.
It is noteworthy that the seminar included the presentation of a film prepared by dr.
Amal Daccak spoke about heritage in our contemporary lives and its role in preserving our national identity, and the participation of the storyteller Ghassan Houranieh through a short story titled “The Levantine Rose ”.