A dance concert by Ashti Kurdish Heritage group at Tartous Theater

Tartous-Sana

Folklore, in its various forms, was identified with folkloric dancing and singing through the ceremony hosted by the theater of the Arab Cultural Center in Tartous for the Kurdish heritage group Ashti as part of the Syrian Culture Days event.

Speaking about the concert, Idris Murad, founder of the Ashti troupe, told reporters that the troupe is keen to present its performances in various governorates through cultural festivals held by the Ministry of Culture, including the Rainbow Festival, which is held annually, in addition to its concerts at the Opera House, considering that the troupe's presence during the days of Syrian culture Confirmation that it is part of the rich and diverse Syrian culture and heritage, and that the Kurdish component is one of the panels of the Syrian social fabric.

A number of the band members noted the importance of the ceremony, which reflected in its expressive dance paintings various social aspects of the Kurdish folklore, such as some of the old professions and social customs that were prevalent and formed richness and integration with the vast and complex Syrian heritage, pointing out the importance of their presence in the various governorates and on an ongoing basis to keep the image of the cultural stock and the Syrian heritage integrated and present.

A number of attendees pointed out the importance of blending Syrian culture and showing its diverse heritage across each region and embodying this in folkloric paintings to give it a special character and give it a cultural dimension that contributes to transmitting heritage to successive generations to be known and preserved.

Fatima Hussain

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