Assala Nasri, the prominent Syrian singer, returned to her country with a concert in Damascus and a warm reception from her fans after 15 years of exile. This concert, attended by thousands, took place in a large venue in the Syrian capital, where Nasri began the program by expressing her emotions to her supporters and praising the people of Syria.
Emotions and Excitement at the Concert
On this special night, Nasri created an amazing atmosphere by saying, "My heart's souls, I missed you" and inviting her fans to sing along. She expressed her astonishment at her return to Damascus, saying, "I still can't believe that I am among you. I want to tell you how much I wished for this moment."
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The presence of security forces at this event had significantly increased due to religious criticisms and campaigns seeking to cancel the concert. Nasri announced during the concert that half of the proceeds would be donated to charity.
Support for Culture and Art in Syria
The new Islamic government of Syria, which came to power in 2024, welcomed this return, and the Minister of Culture, Mohammad Yasin Saleh, referred to her as "the daughter of Damascus." Nasri was one of the first artists to support the peaceful protests against Bashar al-Assad in 2011 and was subsequently expelled from the Syrian Artists' Union.
In recent years, Nasri's concerts were held in other Arab countries due to the political and social climate in Syria. At this concert, small Syrian flags were waved along with the music, and many attendees were visibly moved with tears of joy on their faces.
In her new album, "Syrian Album," Nasri performs folk songs from all provinces of Syria, paying tribute to her country's cultural diversity. She also performed her popular songs, including "Samahatak" and "Sandoq," which were met with great enthusiasm from her fans.
This concert is a sign of the determination and will of the Syrian people to return to normal life and support art and culture in their country. This event symbolizes hope for the future and the revival of culture in Syria.
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