Mohamed Hamaki to Perform at 39th Jerash Festival for First Time in 10 Years
Egyptian superstar Mohamed Hamaki will make a grand return to the 39th edition of the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts on August 1. The musician last played live at the festival in 2014.
Under the patronage of Jordan's King Abdullah II, the 39th edition is scheduled to kick off on Wednesday, July 23, under the theme: "Here is Jordan... and Its Glory Continues."
This year's edition features 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.
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.
The talents participating in the festival also include the likes of Mayada El Hennawy, Assala Nasri, and Ahlam.
The concerts are expected to attract thousands of visitors daily in a unique artistic atmosphere amidst the archaeological landmarks of Jerash.
Founded in 1981 by the late Queen Noor, the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts is held annually in the historical city of Jerash, 48 kilometres north of the Jordanian capital Amman. It is part of the Jordan Festival, which aims to enrich cultural activities in Jordan.
The event takes place in the spectacular, floodlit settings of the Jerash ruins and includes folklore dances by both local and foreign groups, ballet, concerts, dramas, opera, popular singers, and traditional handicraft sales.
With its national, Arab, and international dimensions, the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts is a unique cultural, social, economic, and tourism phenomenon that conveys profound cultural and political messages. It also significantly contributes to the revitalization of the Kingdom's economy and tourism industry, as well as that of the city of Jerash and its surrounding community.
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