Damascus Arab Cultural Center hosts poetry evening

The Arab Cultural Center in Mazzeh, Damascus, hosted a poetry evening titled ‘A Walk in the Gardens of Poetry.’ The event featured several poets, including Mazen Mahmalji, Ziad al-Jazaeri, and Fawaz Abdon, with Dr. Asil Mustafa serving as the presenter.

The recited works spanned various themes, including emotional, descriptive, social, and romantic poetry. Topics included nature, the city of Damascus, human emotions, and social issues. Dr. Mustafa, a professor at Damascus University, emphasized the importance of encouraging the public to visit cultural centers and highlighted the need for poetry competitions and festivals to expand the reach of poets.

Poet Ziad al-Jazaeri shared diverse works, including a poem describing Bloran Lake and another titled ‘Eve,’ which explores the image and transformations of women. The event was organized as part of the activities of the Syrian Ministry of Culture and the Directorate of Culture in Damascus to support literary creativity and provide interactive platforms for the public.