Jordan celebrates their ancient heritage, changing season and festivals that have remain unchanged over centuries. The people here enjoy the traditional folkways wearing the same costumes and dancing on tunes played on instruments since time immemorial. Events in Jordan and festivals provide wonderful opportunities for visitors for visitors to experience the expertise of its inhabitants. Major festivals throughout the year make the current events of Jordan. Major Jordan current events are mentioned below:-
- Jordan national gallery of Fine arts- daily except Tuesday and Friday- it presents a superb collection of print, photograph, sculpture, painting, and ceramics by Jordanians and artist at international level. Seminars, workshops and lectures in addition to concert and poetry reading are all held here.
- Amman International Theatre Festival- April- it is the only one annual festival in the Middle East. Their performances are generally in English or Arabic. It aims to provide environment for artist to work in Arab world and increase their exposure to a global spectrum.
- Ramadan-September, 2009- it is a month of fasting for Muslims. It is meant to represent purification and discipline of body and soul.
- Ramadan and Eid-al-Fir- September-October, 2009- it is the celebration of the festival after the long time period of fasts.
- The Roman Army and Chariot Experience - Daily except Tuesday
- International Yoga festival- May-June, 2009- it is commonly called “The Wonders of the World Peace Pilgrimage: From Giza to Petra”. People searching for peace can find it here. Participants learn yoga and its benefits.
- Distant heat- July, 2009- it is an annual concert or dance festival held at two venues. Here there is an electronic dance party whole night long in Wadi Rum.
- Jordan International rally- April, 2009- it entails the sensational stages in and around the valley and within the forests, thus providing route to both above and below se level.
- Amman Dead Sea Ultra Marathon- April, 2009- it is a grueling test of endurance. The travelers can begin at high elevation and then move towards to the lowest point on earth.
- Roman theatre- daily- it is the most impressive legacy of the Roman Philadelphia. It is thought to have some religious significance and is used today for theatrical and musical productions.
- Jerash festival of Culture and arts- July-Aug, 2009- it has been the major international festival. It covers a large area- The North and South Theatres, the Arena Walls, steps of Artemis Temple and other venues for its performances.
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