Cultural and Artistic Events Held Across Syria on October 29
Syrian provinces hosted a diverse range of cultural, artistic, and intellectual activities on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Events took place across cultural centers, cinemas, and theaters in various regions of the country.
In Damascus, the Al-Adawi Arab Cultural Center hosted a children’s theatrical performance titled “Alice in Wonderland” at 4:00 PM. Meanwhile, the Abu Rummaneh Arab Cultural Center held a lecture delivered by Dr. Muhammad Aziz Abdeen, titled “From Raising Children to Building a Human Being.” In the realm of cinema, the Kindi Dumar theater screened the Spanish films “Kalabuch” and “Seven Billiard Tables.” The Cinema City in Damascus also presented a selection of films, including “Wala Kan Al-Bal,” “Matlub A’iliyan” (Family Wanted), “Suqut Al-Hut” (Fall of the Whale), and “Verity.”
In the Rif Dimashq Governorate, activities focused on intellectual and administrative topics. The Cultural Palace in Deir Atiyah hosted a lecture on “The Art of Crisis Management” by Mr. Ghassan Qara Kalla, while at the Arab Cultural Center in Al-Tal, Mr. Mustafa Abu Hassan discussed the topic of intergenerational thinking differences resulting from social change.
In Hama Governorate, the Arab Cultural Center in Masyaf featured a theatrical performance titled “Darwish Café,” written and directed by Ali Abdul Hamid. In Tartus, the Kindi Cinema screened the same Spanish films featured in Damascus, while the Arab Cultural Center theater in Al-Qadmus presented a double-feature theatrical performance titled “In Our House There is a Broadcaster” and “Total Eclipse.”
Activities in Latakia Governorate highlighted awareness and education. The Arab Cultural Center in Jableh organized a lecture by Dr. Salma Akko titled “Women Between Models and Examples.” The Al-Haffa Cultural Center hosted a medical and awareness seminar titled “Earlier Screening, Greater Hope,” coinciding with a panel discussion held at the Culture House theater in Latakia as part of the National Campaign for Early Detection of Breast Cancer.
In Aleppo, activities centered on professional and artistic development. The Ebla House for Arts and Culture held a specialized workshop on the documentation of “Fig Garden Cooperatives.” Furthermore, the Al-Zahraa Cinema showcased a series of films, including “Suqut Al-Hut,” “Matlub A’iliyan,” “Wala Kan Al-Bal,” “The Language of Love,” “The Reptiles,” and “The Session.”
Finally, in Deir ez-Zor, the Al-Jazeera Al-Sharqiya High School in the town of Al-Quriyah hosted a seminar led by Ms. Hiba Al-Hussein titled “From a Small Line a Big Dream Begins.” The Arab Cultural Center in Deir ez-Zor concluded its activities with a lecture by Dr. Qasim Al-Qahtani regarding “Forbidden Novels.”
Source: Syria Focus Arabic
