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This is a 20-minute show based on the traditional concept of storytelling in Syria. Hakawati is usually an older man who sits in the old town coffee shops in Syria and tells historical and humanitarian stories for the community to learn lessons from and to bring people togetherHakawati SouriaLi is the younger version of the traditional hakawati, yet with the same traditional style, depicting more up to date human interest stories especially ones related to the Syrian revolution. The objective is to keep Syrians united and compassionateIn the show, Hakawati SouriaLi is Muslim and goes by the name Abou Faker (means: father of Faker). His wife is Christian and goes by the name Um Joseph (means: Mother of Joseph). This is to encourage religious tolerance.Prepared and presented by: Abu FakerCo-hosted by: Om Josef