Childhood friends in Alamara neighborhood – Syria
Life is a permanent childhood where fading memories always get a chance to come back to life, like a sunrise promising a new sunny day....
Qisetna preserves the cultural and oral heritage of Syria, one story at a time
We are dedicated to building an active, supportive community across the world, helping to connect Syrians living in Europe and beyond, with others who have also left their home country.
We run free events, storytelling workshops and art exhibitions to encourage people to come together, share their precious memories of Syria and reclaim their cultural identity and heritage.
The beauty of Queen Elizabeth’s brocade wedding veil from Damascus
In 1947, the British Royal Palace requested brocade for the royal wedding dress. Syria sent a piece, its pattern ‘The Birds of Paradise’ later become...
The Mountain of the 40 Prophets
I lived at the foot of Mount Qasioun, in the basin of middle-class oblivion. I often sat on my balcony and contemplated how beautiful it...
InFocus
Profiling Syrian artists, musicians, writers and actors now living and working in the diaspora.
News&Events
Sharing news and events from Qisetna.
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