Rave in Damascus: DJ Nuria brings freedom back to Syria!

Rave in Damascus: DJ Nuria brings freedom back to Syria!

in Damascus, the Syrian capital, the returning party scene is a ray of hope for many who have suffered from the years of conflict. In a sold -out club, the DJane Nuria, who lives in Berlin, celebrated the audience in ecstasy with her music from the genre "Underground, Hypnotic, Driving Techno". This happened just a few days after a fatal shootout nearby, which increased the tension in the city. Overall, such an event shows the unbroken will of the people to dance and celebrate despite the adverse circumstances. BNN reports that DJ Nuria, the native Syrian, has returned to her home country after more than a decade to share her music with the population.

The return to the celebration culture in Syria is not without challenges. After the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad on December 8th by a rebel alliance, the Casata collective was founded to organize dance events. Co-founder Philipe Zarif, however, has expressed concerns about the new government, which consists of the Islamist group Haiat Tahrir al-Scham (HTS). Reports of raids on dance halls and the closure of bars provide fear among the organizers and party goers. There are no official bans for alcohol or parties, but many bars are closed under the pretext of alcohol bans. Despite these uncertainties, Zarif continues to plan parties to give the new generation of the new generation the opportunity to dance and experience music.

the need for music and dance

for DJ Nuria and the party goers in Damascus, music is an essential way to process traumatic experiences. The mood among the guests fluctuates between fear of the current events and the strong desire to live and celebrate freedom. Zarif emphasizes how important it is to continue organizing events in order to offer people a space for joy and community.

The rave culture, which originated in the late 1980s and early 1990s, has long since developed into a global movement. Fundamentally with the term “rave”, dance events are associated, which often take place in specially prepared locations and are based on electronic music. The focus is on ecstatic dance, with DJs playing a central role. The most common music genre on European Raves is techno, a development that has derived from the disco music. Rave events have experienced a comeback in recent years, with many of the events take place in empty buildings or outdoors. wikipedia explains that raves often take place on several floors that offer different electronic music styles, and that the application is now increasingly being carried out via messengers and social media.

Nuria already has plans for her return to Syria and would like to take part in an event in particular on December 8, the "Day of Freedom" to celebrate this meaningful day. Despite the political uncertainties and the ongoing challenges, the hope of a lively structure of the celebration culture in Syria is strong.