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The July issue of The Cultural Diary is out since the beginning of the month. You will find in it all the key cultural events taking place in Damascus including paintings exhibitions, theatre plays, movies, music concerts, and conferences.
As usual you can collect a free copy at any of the cultural centres, galleries, Dar Al Assad and other locations.
The Cultural Diary is published both in English and Arabic |
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Below is a brief selection of activities for this month:
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Exhibition:
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International Symposium of Sculpture in Damascus
With the contribution of 20 Syrian, Arab & Foreign Artists. The Meeting seeks to enhance the Art Audience-Art relationship, reinforce the Plastic Art Culture, and create opportunities of transactions among the artists.
Old Damascus International Exhibition Ground
7 - 31 July
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Music
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Syrian National Symphonic Orchestra Classical
In honor of the late maestro Sulhi Al-Wadi (1934-2007)
In cooperation with ECUM for Cultural Exchange in the Mediterranean
Thursday July 3rd:
Damascus - Opening concert - Opera House - 8 p.m.
Saturday July 5th :
Homs - Cathedral of Forty Martyrs - 8 p.m.
Sunday July 6th:
Tartous - National Museum - 8 p.m.
Monday July 7th:
Aleppo - Armenian Theater “Kivork Yessian” - 8 p.m.
Wednesday July 9th:
Damascus - Closing concert - Art House - 8 p.m.
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Cinema:
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Sacrifices
Directed by
Ousama Mohamad (2002, 106m)
A highly stylized film on possession, righteousness, innocence and the afterlife. On his deathbed, a family patriarch agonizes over being able to recognize his grandchildren.
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French Cultural Centre
Thursday 24 and Monday 28 July, 8:00pm
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Theater:
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The Street on the Stage
Children theatre workshop
(Puppet and Marionette)
Given by 2 instructors of the Directorate of Theatre and Music, In cooperation with the EC Delegation to Syria, the Italian NGO RC, and Al Makan Cultural Foundation.
Puppet Theatre, Murshed Khater street.
16 June - 19 September
(Every Monday «puppets» and Tuesday «acting»)11:00am - 14:00pm
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Lecture:
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Saleem Salem
Iraqi composer, musician, and ‘oud player, Salem is a graduate of the Baghdad School for ‘Oud, founded by Al Shareef Mouhyee Al Dine Haidar. Salem is known for his expert technique, rich sensitivity, and light touch.
Lecture with ‘Oud Performance
Al Mountada Al Ijtimai
Tuesday 22 July, 7:30pm
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