AMMAN — A two-day poetry slam took place at The
FAD, located in Swefieh Village on Saturday and Sunday. The event was organized
in collaboration with The FAD, which stands for Furniture Art Decor. The store
features upcycled furniture, art, and unique decorative items.
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"The Poetry Slam is the first ever
regular poetry slam in Amman,” said Dalia Al-Shurman, the event's founder and
organizer, in an interview with
Jordan News. “It is usually hosted at the same
venue on the last Saturday of every month.”
The event "gives local
talent the
opportunity to showcase their spoken word poetry,” she said. “It is an open mic
event that promotes the creation and performance of poetry and provides a place
for voices to be appreciated beyond their cultural, social, political, or
economic borders."
"The
purpose of the slam is to engage the community and allow for its voices to be heard
through the power of voice,” she added.
Writers and artists who performed at the event
found their passion for poetry through a variety of different paths, they told
Jordan News.
Dima Manasir, a performer at the event, told
Jordan News that "I used to write
poetry since childhood, as I believe that
poetry is a form of art and is a way to express yourself."
For Manasir, the night was full of firsts: She
had never performed in front of an audience before. "It is my first time
performing in front of audience,” she said. “I cannot deny that at first I was
terrified, but because of the love and support of the audience and organizers I
felt really happy and excited to always perform."
Shadia Abu Nuaim, another performer, expressed
her gratitude for the growth of cultural and performance events in the Kingdom.
"I am grateful that such events happen in Jordan because they give people,
and especially youth, the opportunity to show their talents,” she said in an
interview with
Jordan News. “They even support each other and encourage each
other to do better and move forward."
A recurring theme throughout conversations
with performers was the rareness of such events in Jordan. Poetry events aren’t
particularly common in the country.
"I was amazed when I found out that such
an event is taking place in Jordan,” said Haitham Kharashqa, who performed at
the slam. “I had attended many poetry slams in Saudi Arabia and Turkey, as I do
love poetry and I know how amazing it is."
"I fit into such events, because you can
express yourself freely,” he added. “No
one is here to judge you. The audience comes here to enjoy poetry and to listen
deeply to it."
"I cannot call myself a professional
writer,” he said. “That is why I want to have a supportive community that wants
you to truly improve yourself.”
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