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Syria In the World


Portugal / Brazil - Damasco Apricot
From Syria 2 Portugal, Apricots in Portugal are called "Damasco" The word “Damasco” in Portuguese is derived from Arabic (Dimashq) and...
Jun 2, 20231 min read


Portugal - Syrian Vines
From Syria (and the levant) 2 Portugal, Syrian Vines Lisbon is composed of nine designations of origin, grouped into three geographical...
Jun 2, 20231 min read


Mexico - Tacos El Pastor
From Syria (and the levant) 2 Mexico, Tacos El Pastor Chances are, you've had al pastor tacos at least once in your life. But did you...
Jun 2, 20231 min read


Brazil / São Paulo - Hospital Sírio-Libanês
From Syria (and the Levant) all the Way to Brazil The Hospital Sírio-Libanês (Syrian-Lebanese Hospital) is one of the most important...
Jun 1, 20231 min read


England / UK - Damask Brocade Fabric
From Syria (and the levant) 2 the UK The fabulous wedding dress worn by British Queen Elizabeth II, at her wedding with Prince Philip...
Jun 1, 20231 min read


Brazil / Kibbeh
From Syria (and the Levant) all the Way to Brazil You can find kibe in countries like Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon. Kibe reached Latin...
Jun 1, 20231 min read


Europe/Asia/India - Damask
From Syria (and the Levant) all the Way to the World Damask fabric is named for Damascus, which is where this textile product originated....
Jun 1, 20231 min read


Brazil / Argentina - Esfiha
From Syria (and the Levant) all the Way to Brazil / Argentia “Esfiha” is a very popular dish in Syria, Lebanon and in almost every...
Jun 1, 20231 min read


Latin America - Alfajores
From Syria (and the Middle East) 2 Latin America The alfajor (or alajú) is one of the foremost ambassadors of South American and Spanish...
Jun 1, 20232 min read


US / Arizona - Hi Jolly Monument
From Syria 2 USA (Arizona), The Hi Jolly Monument is a grave site in the Hi Jolly Cemetery The Hi Jolly Monument is a grave site in the...
Jun 1, 20231 min read


Intl' / Sweeden - Glassblowing
From Syria (and the levant) 2 the World Glassblowing, the practice of shaping a mass of glass that has been softened by heat by blowing...
Jun 1, 20231 min read


Japan - Damascus Steel/Knives
From Syria (and the Levant) all the Way to Japan The original Damascus steel swords may have been made in the vicinity of Damascus,...
May 31, 20232 min read


USA / NYC - Little Syria, Manhattan
From Syria (& the levant) 2 NYC, USA Little Syria was a diverse neighborhood that existed in the New York City borough of Manhattan from...
May 30, 20231 min read


Intl'/USA - Alaadin & The Wonderful Lamp
From Syria (& the levant) 2 The World Aladdin is a Middle-Eastern folk tale. It is one of the best-known tales associated with The Book...
May 29, 20232 min read
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