Syrians come out in force for Food Street event in Damascus – in pictures

The event is part of a month-long series of activities in Damascus called "al-Sham gathers us"

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  Syrians gather at the 'Food Street' that was recently opened inside the Tishrin Public Park in Damascus. EPA

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  A Syrian chef prepares food at an 'Aladdin' themed stall. EPA

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  The event was the largest number of different restaurants in one place to sell Syrian food. EPA

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  The event was held by the Damascus Commerce Chamber alongside the Ministry of Interior and Tourism. EPA

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  Syrians came out in force for the evening of fun and food. EPA

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  Syrians gather around food stalls. EPA

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  Syrians gather around food stalls. EPA

The sweet smells of Syrian delicacies wafted across Tishreen Park over the weekend as food vendors doled out homemade food to crowds of Damascus foodies.

The newly-opened Food Street event is part of a month-long festival in the Syrian capital entitled "al-Sham gathers us".

The event is being held by the Damascus Chamber of Commerce, alongside the country's Internal Trade and Consumer Protection Ministry, and the Damascus Governorate.

It's the largest gathering of different Syrian restaurants in one place.

A number of social, art, sports and other events will be held for the next month as part of the festival in Damascus, alongside Food Street.

Scroll through the gallery above to see more photos from the event.