Syria is a traditional country with a long cultural history. Diverse cultures have influenced Syrian society over centuries.
Syria's culture is expressed in many aspects: from festivals and celebrations to arts, sports & recreation, and education. Festivals and celebrations include religious celebrations and international festivals Examples of religious celebrations are Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Christmas and New Year’s Eve, Easter, Norouz, Cross festival, and the solemnity of the Virgin Mary.
International festivals and fairs bring communities together, which include the Damascus International Fair, the Arabic Book Fair, the Palmyra Festival, the Bosra International Festival, the Cotton Festival, and the Damascus International Film Festival.
The Syrian arts play a significant role in Syria's culture, with a rich history of traditional Syrian crafts (Textiles, Brocade, Pottery, mosaic, metalwork, and glassblowing). Also, there is visual art inspired by the Mari and Ebla civilizations and others. Syria’s long and rich history plays a huge part in its culture, and it has been one of the Arab world’s centers for cultural and artistic innovation, especially in classical Arab music, which uses instruments like the Oud, Ney, darbouka, or mijwiz.
Syrians produce and listen to styles of popular music shared by much of the Arab world.
Also, Syria's culture whiteness Syrian traditional dances, like Dabkeh, the most famous dance, there is also the Samah dance, less popular than dabkeh.
Education is an important aspect of Syrian life, with institutions providing the best teachers.
Nevertheless, despite the challenges, sports hold a special place in Syrian society.
In fact, football (soccer) is the country's most popular sport.
Also, there are stadiums in Damascus, Aleppo, and Latakia
Together, these aspects show the unity and depth of Syria's culture.
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