Post by Qisetna Projects CIC

“𝗦𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱” These words from Syrian researcher Rawan Kahwaji highlight what many communities know well: memory can disappear if it is not preserved. Five years on from her last interview at Qisetna, Kahwaji’s story has only become more vital. Across Syria and its diaspora, cultural heritage has long been passed down through conversation. As Kahwaji reminds us, reconstruction happens through something fundamental to our experience: collective care. Women in particular have often been the guardians of these memories, preserving culture through everyday acts of storytelling, care and resilience. Through the stories of grandmothers, neighbours and families sharing memories across generations. These voices carry traditions, values and experiences that rarely appear in official records, yet form the heart of a community’s history. At Qisetna, this belief is central to our work. By collecting and safeguarding personal stories, we aim to ensure that Syrian voices - and the memories they carry - continue to shape how history is remembered. Read Kahwaji’s fascinating discussion here https://lnkd.in/ePeU9XfP #Qisetna #OralHistory #SyrianHeritage #Storytelling #CulturalMemory #LivingArchive #SyrianWomen #SyrianLivingHeritage