An open day event for the Hands project, supported by the European Union, was opened at Al-Baath University, entitled “Traditional Craft Heritage (Training, Design and Marketing)” in the Blue Hall of the Faculty of Architecture on Tuesday 19_4_2022

In the presence of the President of Al-Baath University, the deans of the relevant colleges, the project coordinator from Al-Baath University and the national coordinator of the project

The event was accompanied by an exhibition featuring the products of the Traditional Crafts Committee and the works of students of the faculties of architecture, mechanical and electrical engineering, and the exhibition continued until 21_4_2022

Dr. Abdel Basset Al-Khatib, President of Al-Baath University, confirmed that the project aims to develop the handicraft sector through the development and training of human resources, as Syrian handicrafts and heritage constitute an important part of the aesthetic culture in the history of human civilization as a whole. An important part for the advancement of this industry as it is one of the carriers of the Syrian heritage, whose details we are proud of.

Dr. Musa Al-Samara, the national coordinator of the Hands Project, praised the activities carried out by Al-Baath University and the outputs that result from it, which led to the university reaching all countries of the world despite the war and the unjust siege that our country is exposed to, pointing to the importance of such projects registered in the European Union in achieving marketing for our national product. Achieving communication between students and international courses through their participation in international training courses, producing specialized cadres, building capabilities in design and delivering the product using modern methods, the most important of which is electronic marketing.

Dr. Adnan Ghata, coordinator of the Hands Project at Al-Baath University, indicated that the number of participants in the project reached 11 craftsmen and 300 students from the faculties of architecture - mechanical, electrical - chemical and petroleum. Al-Aali, presenting a summary of the objectives of the Hands project in development, training, marketing, and capacity development programs for faculty members, students, and craftsmen.

Dr. Nidal Sattouf, former Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at Al-Baath University, gave a presentation on the most important traditional crafts in Syria such as pottery, weaving, embroidery, mosaic, mosaic, bamboo, soap, sand packing, metal crafts and some modern crafts such as engraving on wood using CNC technology, noting that Al-Baath University is working through participation in the Hands project To restore luster to our traditional industries, being one of the sectors affected by the war on our country.