The Syriac Progressive Youth Union holds a Christmas carnival in Zalin and Dayrik of North and East Syria
ZALIN, DAYRIK, Syria — Within an atmosphere of joy, the Syriac Progressive Youth Union held a Christmas carnival in Zalin (Qamishli) and Dayrik. The carnival included a procession of cars with Christmas decorations and cartoon characters.
The carnival toured streets of the two cities, distributing candies to children, presenting folkloric dances by Yurthutha Syriac band, and Christmas musicals by the Scouts of the Syriac Cultural Association.
A large crowd of people from all components of Zalin (Qamishli) and Dayrik participated in the carnival, in an atmosphere of brotherhood and coexistence.
A few days ago, the Syriac Progressive Youth Union held a similar carnival in the town of Qabre Hewore (Al-Qahtaniyah). It was welcomed by the residents, who thanked the Syriac Youth for this initiative, which welcomed the new year with optimism and joy.
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