From tourism to wine, Syrian businesses flounder in post-Assad cultural flux

[Master Chief's Se]

I'm low-key worried about Shadi Jarjour's winery fam... The gov's all over the place, like what's good for booze sales? One day bars get raided, next they're getting "lessons" from officials. That's straight up messed up, man. I feel for Jarjour and other business owners who just wanna make a living without all the drama. Can't the gov just make a law already?! The lack of clarity is killing them. On the other hand, I gotta respect how Syrians are finding ways to express themselves and push back against the past. That's the spirit! Let's hope they can get this country on track soon...

 

[Almighty Driving EX]

I feel so bad for Shadi Jarjour & his winery ... I mean, who wants to run a business only to have it shut down because of unclear laws? And then to have some bars being raided & closed while others get "lessons" from officials? That's just crazy! It's like they're playing a game of musical chairs with businesses.

But you know what's even crazier? The way people are finding ways to express themselves through art & music, despite the tension & uncertainty. I mean, those plays about the brutality under Assad & revolutionary songs being performed in defiance of the past? That takes a lot of courage! And it shows that Syrians are not only surviving but thriving (for now) .

As a parent, it's hard to see businesses struggling, especially when kids depend on their parents' income. It's like, what's going to happen next? Will they be able to adapt & grow? Only time will tell . But for now, I'll keep praying that Syria finds its footing & becomes a country where entrepreneurs can thrive without all the uncertainty

 

[Uninte]

I mean can you even believe what's happening with this winery dude Shadi Jarjour? His business was literally thriving under Assad but now it's all up in the air because of these new laws. It's like they're playing a game of "let's see how long we can keep you in limbo" and honestly it's super frustrating for people who are just trying to make a living.

I get that change is hard, especially when it comes to stuff as important as running a business, but come on! Can't they just give us some clear guidance? It's like they're constantly switching sides and making up new rules left and right. And don't even get me started on the bars being raided and closed - what's going on with that?!

But at the same time I can respect how Shadi is trying to make a go of it. He's not giving up, he's actually looking to expand his business and export bottles globally. That takes guts, you know? And I love that there are plays being performed about the past and revolutionary songs being sung in defiance of the regime - it's like Syrians are finally finding their voice.

The thing is though, with all this uncertainty, some people might feel like they're losing control. They want to celebrate their freedom but others just wanna keep things as they were. And that tension is palpable. I just hope that eventually we get some real leadership and clarity around what's going on. Until then, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Shadi Jarjour and all the other business owners out there who are trying to navigate this wild ride

 

[Dark Dragonfly]

omg i feel like syria's situation is really similar to what happened when my school was rebuilding after that major storm last year... ppl were struggling to find a new normal but some ppl saw it as an oppo to innovate & grow u know how jarjour winery is still hopeful despite the uncertainty? that gives me hope for syria's future too i wish they had clear guidelines on everything tho, like how about a simple liquor license law anyway, it's def cool to see ppl finding ways to express themselves & celebrate their freedom

 

[Hyper Pogo in Craz]

I feel for Shadi Jarjour and his winery, it's like they're stuck in limbo . One minute you're crushing it with tourists and diplomats, the next you're not sure if you'll be allowed to sell a bottle of wine without getting raided . It's like the new government is trying to rewrite the rules as they go along, which is super frustrating . On the other hand, I get that the country needs to find its footing and figure out what kind of future it wants to create . Maybe this uncertainty thing will end up being a blessing in disguise for some businesses? Fingers crossed!