Syrian Cultural Week and Syrian Comprehensive Art Exhibition kicks off in Beijing on June 22. Oil paintings, pictures, handicrafts, handwritings and music from Syria are on show. The two countries hope to expand the cultural exchanges. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is in Beijing for a state visit.

Chinese Cultural Minister Sun Jiazheng(R), Syrian Tourism Minister Saadullah Agha Al Kalaa (M) and Syrian Vice Cultural Minister Riad Ismat (L) were present at the inauguration ceremony.

With typical oriental features, Aleppo has been an important city for human habitat since ancient times. Business groups gathered and set out to next destinations from here.A building used for military purpose, Aleppo Castle is a landmark of the city.

Information from ancestors

Syrian beauty

Traditional handicrafts

People creating traditional handicrafts

A handicraftsman is painting a mirror frame. Behind him are two pieces of woolen carpet.

It reads: Be quick in the race for forgiveness from your lord.It is written by J.Mouhareb.