Syrian Women Turn to Belly Dancing for Exercise
Belly dancing has long been an important cultural tradition in the Middle East but still is largely stigmatised as something seedy or to be seen mostly in films or on the stage.
19 Mar 10
Syria
Syrian Store Tries to Keep Traditional Music Alive
Battling against the tide of modernisation, Mohamad al-Masri has been trying to save the recordings from the golden age of Arabic music.
19 Mar 10
Doctors Uses Music Therapy With Children
A Syrian doctor has developed an unusual music therapy to treat conditions like autism, depression, anxiety and speech impediments in children.
19 Mar 10
Syrian Cinema Suffering From Neglect
Film makers in Syria are raising their voice against the lack of support and continuing censorship of their work in a country where production of films remains a state monopoly.
19 Mar 10
Sexy Lingerie Cause a Sensation in Syria
Audio slideshow produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Damascus, November 2009.
19 Mar 10
A Small Syrian Town Keeps Ancient Language Alive
Video produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Damascus, November 2009.
19 Mar 10
Iraqi Refugees Suffer Hardship in Syria
Audio slideshow produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Beirut, February 2010.
19 Mar 10
Death Becoming a Luxury in Syria
Audio slideshow produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Beirut, February 2010.
19 Mar 10
Old Damascus Attracts Hotel Investors
Video produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Damascus, November 2009.
19 Mar 10
Environmentalists Clean Up River Barada
The Barada River, once a source of life for the people of Damascus, is now dried up and polluted but a group of young environmentalists are out to change that.
19 Mar 10
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