Major Events & Festivals in Ḩamāh, Ḩamāh, Syria

1. Euphrates Festival

Celebration of the Euphrates River, featuring traditional music, dance, and boat races.

River Celebration: One of few festivals in Syria dedicated to a natural resource.
Traditional Performances: Offers a glimpse into Hamah's rich cultural heritage.
River Racing Event: Unique opportunity to witness traditional boat races on the Euphrates.

Showcasing various horse and cattle breeds, along with competitions and parades.

International Event: Attracts participants from around the world.
Animal Breed Display: Displays unique and rare breeds of horses and cattle.
Competitions and Parades: Offers a chance to witness equestrian competitions and vibrant parades.

Annual event showcasing local industries, products, and arts.

Local Industries Showcase: Provides an insight into Hamah's industrial sector.
Product Displays: Allows visitors to explore local products and craftsmanship.
Artistic Performances: Features traditional music, dance, and artistic performances.

Weekly market offering a variety of local goods, including textiles, food, and souvenirs.

Weekly Market: A traditional market that operates only one day per week.
Local Goods Display: Showcases a wide array of local Syrian goods and produce.
Souvenir Shopping: Offers unique souvenirs to take home as reminders of your visit.

Weekend market in the old city featuring local foods, antiques, and traditional crafts.

Old City Atmosphere: Market set in the historical and charming old city of Hamah.
Local Food Tasting: Allows visitors to sample traditional Syrian cuisine.
Antiques and Crafts: Offers a variety of antique items and traditional crafts.

Celebration of Hamah's local cuisine, featuring food stalls, cooking demonstrations, and workshops.

Local Cuisine Celebration: Focuses on showcasing traditional Syrian dishes.
Cooking Demonstrations: Offers an opportunity to learn how local dishes are prepared.
Food Stalls and Workshops: Allows visitors to sample a variety of local dishes and participate in workshops.

Large market selling goods from around the world, as well as traditional Syrian items.

International Market: Features a wide variety of goods from various countries.
Traditional Syrian Items: Offers traditional Syrian items and souvenirs for purchase.
Bargaining Culture: Encourages visitors to haggle and negotiate prices with vendors.

Annual event showcasing books from various genres, languages, and cultures.

International Books Display: Features a wide range of books from different countries.
Language and Cultural Exchange: Promotes cross-cultural understanding through literature.
Author Meet and Greets: Allows visitors to meet authors, ask questions, and learn more about their work.

Weekly event featuring local musicians and traditional music performances.

Local Music Celebration: Emphasizes the rich musical heritage of Hamah.
Traditional Performances: Allows visitors to immerse themselves in traditional Syrian music.
Musician Interaction: Offers opportunities for visitors to interact with local musicians.

Celebration of various flower species, featuring flower markets, exhibitions, and workshops.

Flower Diversity Showcase: Highlights a wide variety of flower species.
Educational Workshops: Offers workshops on flower care, arrangement, and cultivation.
Flower Markets: Allows visitors to purchase fresh flowers and unique floral arrangements.

Annual event showcasing traditional Syrian handicrafts and crafts from around the world.

International Handicraft Display: Features a wide variety of handicrafts from different countries.
Traditional Syrian Crafts: Offers an insight into traditional Syrian craftsmanship.
Craft Workshops and Demonstrations: Allows visitors to participate in workshops and witness demonstrations.

Showcase of contemporary art from Syrian artists as well as international artists.

Contemporary Art Display: Features modern and contemporary artwork.
International Art Showcase: Showcases artworks from artists around the world.
Artist Meet and Greets: Allows visitors to meet artists, ask questions, and learn more about their work.

Showcase of short films, documentaries, and feature films from Syrian and international filmmakers.

Film Genre Variety: Covers a wide range of film genres.
International Filmmaker Showcase: Features films from directors around the world.
Filmmaker Q&A Sessions: Offers opportunities for visitors to interact with filmmakers and learn more about their work.

Annual event showcasing plays, performances, and workshops from local and international theatre troupes.

International Theatre Showcase: Features plays and performances from theatre groups around the world.
Local Theatre Troupe Performances: Offers a glimpse into Hamah's local theatre scene.
Theatre Workshops and Demonstrations: Allows visitors to participate in workshops and witness demonstrations.

Annual event showcasing traditional Syrian dances as well as contemporary dance performances from around the world.

International Dance Showcase: Features contemporary and traditional dance performances from various countries.
Traditional Syrian Dance Celebration: Emphasizes the rich dance heritage of Hamah.
Dance Workshops and Demonstrations: Allows visitors to participate in workshops and witness demonstrations.