Dimasheq – Damascus:
The Syrian Ministry of Culture has officially reopened Al-Qabbani Theatre in the capital, Damascus, following the completion of renovation and rehabilitation works. The reopening was attended by Minister of Culture Mohammed Yassin Al-Saleh and Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Raed Al-Saleh. The initiative aims to revive theatrical and cultural activities and restore the role of theatres as venues for artistic and creative events.
The reopening coincided with a performance of the play “Tabbakh Rouho” (Cooking Up His Own Soul), directed by Inas Haqqi and starring Alaa Afash, marking the return of artistic activity to the stage of one of Damascus’s well-known theatres.
The reopening of Al-Qabbani Theatre is part of the Ministry of Culture’s efforts to preserve theatres and cultural and artistic facilities, rehabilitate them, and reactivate their role as essential spaces for artistic production and cultural interaction, while safeguarding Syria’s cultural and theatrical heritage.
The Ministry emphasized that these efforts stem from its responsibility to preserve cultural landmarks and make them accessible to different generations. This contributes to raising awareness, nurturing talent and creativity, strengthening a sense of belonging, and reinforcing the role of thought and art as fundamental pillars in building society
