Culture of Syria. Traditions of Syria. Cuisine of Syria
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You can hardly hear the traditional Arab singers on the streets of Damascus, but here is an interesting hybrid of Arab-style singers and western musicians. In Syria favorite performers are Mayada al-Hanavi and Asala Nasri. Bedouins have their own musical traditions, when a few men sing monotonous recitative, which is the accompaniment for belly dance performer.
In the Arab world above all art is architecture, perhaps because Islam prohibits depicting the living objects. Elsewhere in Syria, you cathes the sights of ancient and classical architectural designs, and not just Muslims, but the Romans and Byzantines. There are several churches that remained after the Crusaders. The Koran, one of the greatest examples of the classical Arabic script. Al-Muallakat is an ancient collection of Arabic poetry. For 10 centuries, Syria was the center of poetry of the Arab world, the best poems by the author of Al-Mutanabbi (who considered himself a prophet), and Abu Firas al-Hamdani. One of the monuments of Arabic literature is Alf Laila Wa Laila ("Thousand and One Nights"), a collection of stories about different times and peoples. In Syria the Art of Bedouin presented silver ornaments, colorful fabrics and knives.
Hospitality is the core of the Arab life. For the Syrian families, in particular for the residents of the desert, it's tradition to invite strangers as a guests. The tradition has evolved because of the complexities of life in the desert, where people will not survive without water, food and friendly support. Wherever you are in Syria, everywhere you can hear the word "tafaddal (" Welcome "), when people will invite you to visit for a cup of tea. Recently one of my friends went to Syria to rest (pre-registered a Syria visa). When they came home they showed me photos of different cities. There simply are very nice and int
Islam is the main religion in Syria. This is a monotheistic religion and the Koran is the holy book of Islam. Five times a day Muslims, giving heed to the call muedzina from the top of the Minaret, pray. Islam has in common with Christianity and Judaism, and therefore, the Muslims refer to Christians and Jews with respect, and Jesus revered in Islam as one of the prophets of Allah. Mohammed was the last prophet, through which God handed the Koran to Muslims. Most of the Syrian Muslims are Sunnis, but there are also Shiites, Druze and Alavities. The Druze live mainly near the Jordanian border, and their faith is enveloped in mystery. Alavities live in Lattakii and Hama-Homs.
Islam forbids to eat pork and to drink alcohol, and this rule applies to a greater or lesser degree throughout Syria. Islam also has a tendency to separation of the sexes, for example, there are public places, which allowed only men. Although in many places there is a family room, where women are allowed. When the Syrians were eating, they usually reserve first choice of appetizers - Mezzeh, and after the main dishes, which the Syrians were eating from one plate. Arabic unleavened bread - hobz - used with almost all dishes. Other dishes are - falafel, well-done balls of leguminous plants, shaurma - in particular cooked chopped lamb, and fuul - Faw bean paste with garlic and lemon. Mensaf is Bedouin's dish - a lamb, with a head, served with rice and nuts.
