Amman, June 25 (Petra) – Under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II, the 39th edition of Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts and is scheduled to kick off on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, under the theme: "Here is Jordan... and Its Glory Continues."

According to a statement by festival's administration, the event will feature over 235 artistic and cultural activities, mainly concerts by prominent Jordanian and Arab stars, theatrical performances, a distinguished and unique cultural program.

A total of 140 poets will also take part, while exhibitions of fine arts and handicrafts will be launched. The festival will also host folkloric performances from Jordan and Arab and foreign countries, and shows dedicated to families and children, the statement pointed out.

The festival, which runs until August 2, will be held in the ancient city of Jerash at the Southern and Northern Theaters, the Main Square, the Sound and Light Theater, the Youth and Creativity Theater (Artemis), and Column Street.

In Amman, events will be held at the Royal Cultural Center, the Roman Amphitheater, the Hussein Cultural Center, and the Zaha Cultural Center, as well as other activities in several governorates.

Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Festival's Higher Committee, Mustafa Rawashdeh, noted the festival's "pivotal" role in conveying Jordan's message and cultural heritage, introducing national culture, promoting cultural tourism, and upholding the values ??of entrepreneurship and creativity.

Announcing the events of this year's edition, Rawashdeh said the festival's" continuity over four decades reflects the Kingdom's stability and security" and confirms the event's "solid" foundation, marking a "commitment to serious culture and art, rooted in authentic heritage".

The festival, he noted, also represents a national symbol and a bridge for communication with people.

The minister added that the festival's message is "inseparable from the comprehensive and sustainable" development made over 100 years, reflecting the Kingdom's humanitarian message and its political position.

On its significance, he noted the festival is a "national cultural" institution aimed to promote national culture and identity, serve as a platform for intercultural dialogue, and create a space for joy in this volatile world.

In turn, the festival's executive director, Ayman Samawi, said this year's festival is witnessing more than 235 artistic, cultural, and literary events from 37 Arab and foreign countries, held in the ancient city of Jerash and in several governorates, including the capital, Amman, to Jerash, Madaba, Irbid, Zarqa, and others.

This vision, he stated, marks an effort to achieve the festival's cultural extension, which is a "key" move to strengthening its presence at the national level.
//Petra// AG

25/06/2025 21:26:42