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Ishraqat Festival: Syria Art and Cultural Heritage

Guided by Light, United by Culture

February 4, 2026
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Event Details

February 8, 2026 -
February 12, 2026

Opera House, Damascus

As Syria enters a new chapter of recovery and rebuilding, culture remains one of the country’s most powerful forces for connection, healing, and shared identity. Through art, music, storytelling, and living heritage, communities continue to reclaim space, rebuild trust, and reaffirm values that transcend division. Organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Violet Organization, in partnership with the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Sports and Youth, and funded by the Government of Japan, this festival creates an inclusive platform for creative expression and cultural exchange, bringing together artists, tradition bearers, and communities from across the country to foster dialogue, mutual understanding, and social cohesion. Join us on a journey of art and culture, where voices from across Syria come together to celebrate a shared history, diverse heritage, and a collective hope for a peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous Syria.

Agenda:

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The festival features a fine art exhibition, a tangible and intangible heritage exhibition, along with interactive zones throughout the festival days. 

Tickets: available free of charge at the Opera House, Damascus 

Sunday to Thursday | 10 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 8 PM

 

What does the Ishraqat Festival offer?

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Close-up of a person applying kohl, with a brass pot nearby, grayscale photo framed in orange.
Historic Damascus street photograph with arched balconies, pink-bordered frame.
Black-and-white photograph of ancient Palmyra columns arranged in a row, framed by an orange border.
Collage of travel photos: coastal town by the sea, ancient sculpture, old map, temple ruins.

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