11-Year-Old Cihan Salih Becomes a Phenomenon Explaining Syrian Streets in Turkish
11-year-old Cihan Salih, who returned to Syria from Turkey with his family, reached millions of viewers in a short time with the promotional videos he prepared in Turkish.
11-year-old Cihan Salih, who returned to his homeland Syria from Turkey about 1.5 years ago, gained great fame on social media and reached millions of views with Turkish videos he filmed while touring the streets of Damascus and Aleppo.
Turkish Promotion of Syrian Streets
Despite his young age, Cihan Salih's posts, which showcase the historical texture of Syria through voluntary guide services he undertook, have been viewed millions of times in Turkey and around the world.
The Process of Stepping in Front of the Camera
Stepping in front of the camera with his father's encouragement after returning to Syria, Cihan realized that the videos he filmed when they turned on the internet in the village went viral in a short time.
Historical Places and Purpose
Introducing historical structures such as the Umayyad Mosque, the Citadel of Damascus, Mimar Sinan's works in Aleppo, the Al-Madina Souq, and the Hejaz Railway, Cihan stated that his goal is to teach these places to people living in Turkey.
Future Goals and Longing for Turkey
Stating that he wants to be a professional guide in the future, young Cihan expressed his longing for Turkey, stating that he misses Istanbul's Üsküdar, Konya, and the Süleymaniye Mosque very much.