BAGHDEDE, Iraq — The sound of traditional music and the rhythm of folkloric dance are giving new expression to Suraye (Chaldean–Syriac–Assyrian) identity in the Nineveh Plains of Iraq, where young men and women have come together to preserve the heritage of their ancestors. Founded in Baghdede (Qaraqosh), the Qithoro Syriac Folklore and Heritage Ensemble reflects a broader movement among the region's youth to transform cultural memory into a living tradition.