For the First Time, Kurdish Pavilion Showcases Art, Heritage, and Identity at the Damascus International Fair
Welat TV – Erbil
At the 63rd Damascus International Fair, the Kurdish pavilion is showcasing Kurdish heritage, arts, and culture through a diverse range of exhibits. Its participation carries symbolic significance, highlighting the richness of Syrian cultural identity and the diversity of its communities.
Traditional Kurdish Attire and Handicrafts Showcase Kurdish Heritage
The Kurdish pavilion features a rich and diverse range of exhibits showcasing different aspects of Kurdish identity, including traditional Kurdish attire and intricate copperwork that reflects the craftsmanship of traditional artisans and the depth of Kurdish historical heritage.
The exhibits also include traditional musical instruments and handwoven textiles inspired by Kurdish heritage, offering visitors an opportunity to learn about aspects of Kurdish cultural and artistic traditions.
Mohammed Suleiman: First Kurdish Participation Holds Symbolic Significance
Mohammed Suleiman, director of the Kurdish pavilion, told SANA that the participation carries symbolic significance, marking the first time Kurds have participated under their own name at the Damascus International Fair, 63 years after the fair was first established. Suleiman noted that the presence of Kurdish heritage at the fair provides an opportunity to introduce Kurdish culture and identity within the broader Syrian context, reflecting the cultural diversity that characterizes Syria.
Kurdish Folk Dance Performance Draws Enthusiastic Response from Fair Visitors
As part of the fair’s program, the Syrian Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor organized a special Kurdish dabke performance on Sunday, August 30. During the performance, the Welat troupe presented a variety of dances inspired by Kurdish folklore and heritage. The performance drew a large crowd and an enthusiastic response from visitors, who watched the troupe’s traditional dances as part of the cultural and artistic program accompanying the current edition of the fair.
Hind Qabawat: We Are Committed to Highlighting Syria’s Cultural and Heritage Diversity
Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Qabawat emphasized the ministry ensured that its activities at the fair included a space to highlight Syria’s cultural and heritage diversity. She explained that the ministry’s program includes the participation of troupes from different regions of Syria, which present examples of their cultures and heritage on a daily basis, with the aim of highlighting the country’s cultural and heritage diversity.
The Fair Runs Through September 4
The 63rd edition of the Damascus International Fair, which opened on August 26, continues through September 4 under the slogan “Syria Shines Again.”
The fair has attracted large numbers of visitors since last Saturday, alongside a packed program of diverse events and activities covering economic, commercial, and cultural aspects. The program gives participants and visitors an opportunity to explore different aspects of economic and cultural life in Syria.
According to the organizers of the Kurdish pavilion, this is the first time Kurds have participated in the fair under their own name, adding a cultural and heritage dimension to the event by showcasing examples of Kurdish folklore, arts, handicrafts, music, and textiles that form part of the Kurdish heritage in Syria.