Week-long celebration of Jordanian culture opens in Armenia

AMMAN — Culture Minister Lana Mamkegh and her Armenian counterpart Hasmik Poghosyan on Saturday launched “Jordan’s Cultural Days” in Armenia.

In her opening speech, Mamkegh commended Armenia’s hosting of the event, describing it as the result of comprehensive bilateral cooperation, adding that the activities are an opportunity to present Jordanian culture and art to Armenia, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Poghosyan welcomed Mamkegh and the accompanying delegation, voicing her country’s interest in the Kingdom, its culture and traditions, particularly as both countries have strong historic ties.

Throughout the week-long event, Jordan will showcase performances by the Ramtha Folklore Dance Group, a traditional fashion show by designer Hana Murad Mahani, two photo exhibitions featuring the country’s history, nature and culture by Zohrab and Jihad Jbara, and five Jordanian films that have gained international acclaim.

At the conclusion of the opening ceremony, brochures about tourism in Jordan were distributed in cooperation with the Jordan Tourism Board.

The event is the fruit of an agreement previously signed by the two countries.