03:58Tartus was filled with Christmas spirit as locals embraced the festive season despite the ongoing economic challenges, in footage filmed on Tuesday.
"A glimmer of hope is what people crave despite all the ongoing and the previous issues that have afflicted the people, in order to rejoice even with simple potential," said Nour Hussein, one local.
Footage features the city adorned with Christmas decorations, with shop windows displaying festive scenes and elaborately decorated trees.
"Today we seek to display objects that reflect joy and happiness among people despite the hard conditions, minimum potential and the current status of the country. Nevertheless, life should go on and people are in need to rejoice the holidays," said Mohammed Mansour, a shop owner.
People could also be seen posing for pictures with Santa Clauses, near Christmas trees.
'A glimmer of hope'- Tartus locals enjoy Xmas atmosphere amid economic challenges
Tartus was filled with Christmas spirit as locals embraced the festive season despite the ongoing economic challenges, in footage filmed on Tuesday.
"A glimmer of hope is what people crave despite all the ongoing and the previous issues that have afflicted the people, in order to rejoice even with simple potential," said Nour Hussein, one local.
Footage features the city adorned with Christmas decorations, with shop windows displaying festive scenes and elaborately decorated trees.
"Today we seek to display objects that reflect joy and happiness among people despite the hard conditions, minimum potential and the current status of the country. Nevertheless, life should go on and people are in need to rejoice the holidays," said Mohammed Mansour, a shop owner.
People could also be seen posing for pictures with Santa Clauses, near Christmas trees.
Tartus was filled with Christmas spirit as locals embraced the festive season despite the ongoing economic challenges, in footage filmed on Tuesday.
"A glimmer of hope is what people crave despite all the ongoing and the previous issues that have afflicted the people, in order to rejoice even with simple potential," said Nour Hussein, one local.
Footage features the city adorned with Christmas decorations, with shop windows displaying festive scenes and elaborately decorated trees.
"Today we seek to display objects that reflect joy and happiness among people despite the hard conditions, minimum potential and the current status of the country. Nevertheless, life should go on and people are in need to rejoice the holidays," said Mohammed Mansour, a shop owner.
People could also be seen posing for pictures with Santa Clauses, near Christmas trees.