"Scratches of Syria" Delivers a Message of Hope and Love at AUK

Under the sponsorship of The Student Government Association (SGA) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), a group of Syrian students and volunteers organized an event titled "Scratches of Syria". The aim of the event was to provide support and raise awareness about Syria's current humanitarian situation through various types of arts including painting, writing, poetry and drama.

The evening featured a variety of events including stage shows and an art gallery representing the Syrian humanitarian distress. Seeing a full-house audience, the stage show started with a documentary film about Syria. A flash mob performance then broke the silence, surprising the audience with the youth production "Explosion". The short play "Hopeful Homeland" was the finale of the event. The play is a student production depicting the painful survival struggles of Syrians, who, despite all the bloodshed and tragedy, still hold a strand of hope.

AUK student Enas Halawani, who conceived the idea of "Scratches of Syria" said, "This event wouldn't have been a success without the restless efforts of the dedicated Syrian youth, who forgot their differences and gathered to show love to their homeland. Syria, our beloved home, really deserves that effort".

Director and coordinator of the event, Mohammed Radwan Naji, expressed gratitude for AUK and for Kuwait for supporting the event. He also extended his appreciation to the crowd and to the "Scratches of Syria" team for contributing to "this great event".

Released by the Office of Public Affairs on the 19th March 2013