AMMAN— The 35th Jerash Festival kicks off on September 22 and runs till October 2, under the
patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah. Local and Arab artists will participate
in the festival and various activities are planned under specific and strict
health protocols.
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The festival's executive director,
Ayman Samawi, speaking at a press conference Sunday attended by
Jordan News,
announced that the festival’s slogan this year will be “Jerash decorated with
happiness”. He voiced hope that
Jerash and Jordan will always be full of joy,
happiness and love despite all the tough circumstances the country has passed
through recently.
In attendance at the press
event was the minister of culture and chairman of the Higher Committee of the
Festival, Ali Al-Ayed.
"Hundreds of local and
Arab poets, storytellers and writer will join the festival's cultural
activities this year," Samawi said, adding that as well as local and Arab
artists international bands will also take part.
"We are pleased to have
this year with us Majida Al Roumi, George Wassouf, Najwa Karam, Hussien Al Deek
and Saif Nabil, as well as 70 Jordanian artist including Omar Al Abdallat,
Diana Karazoon, Nidaa Sharara, and Zain Awad," Samawi said.
Regarding the health
protocols followed at the festival this year, Samawi said they will be
following a very strict health protocol to ensure everyone’s safety. “Visitors
need to install the Sanad application on their phones, and we will be providing
hand sanitizers all over the festival and will have new modern toilets,” he
said.
This year visitor numbers to
the
festival shall be limited and only 2,500 people will be allowed in to the
southern theatre at any one time, while just 1,500 will be permitted in the
northern theatre, Samawi added. Only 350 visitors will be admitted to the Royal
Cultural Center at any one time.
“We highly appreciate and
value the patronage of his majesty especially that this is a festival that we
are proud of having,” Ayed said. “This year we celebrate the centennial of the
foundation of our country which is a very important occasion that is very dear
to our hearts."
"Attendees must reserve
their tickets over the Sajilini website, and there will be coordination with
the crisis department," the minister said. “Preserving human health is our
top priority".
In remarks to
Jordan News, Ayed
said: "To make it easier for everyone to attend the festival, people can
submit a negative PCR test to enter the festival. The Sanad application will
allow us to know who is infected and who is not."
"However, it is
preferable that everyone take the vaccine, there is still enough time to take
it. I encourage everyone to take this vaccine, whether for this occasion or
otherwise," the minister added.
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