Ajloun, June 29 (Petra) — The Ajloun Culture Directorate has
organised around 350 cultural activities and programmes since the
beginning of 2026 as part of its efforts to promote cultural
engagement, support creative talent and expand access to cultural
programmes across the governorate.

Director of the Ajloun Culture Directorate Samer Freihat told the
Jordan News Agency (Petra) that the activities included literary,
artistic, heritage, awareness and environmental events, in addition
to training workshops, lectures and cultural and community evenings.

He said the programmes are implemented in line with the Ministry of
Culture’s vision of strengthening the role of culture in daily life,
fostering creativity and promoting the values of national identity
and belonging.

Freihat added that the directorate continues to support cultural
associations in the governorate through a range of programmes and
activities, while providing the necessary support to enable them to
carry out their role. It is also expanding partnerships with
government institutions and civil society organizations to broaden
the reach of cultural initiatives.

He noted that the Ajloun Cultural Centre has become one of the
governorate’s main cultural venues, hosting year-round courses in
visual arts, music and Arabic calligraphy, alongside intellectual
seminars, awareness lectures and literary and artistic events.

The directorate also places particular emphasis on discovering and
nurturing young talent by providing a supportive environment for
creativity and delivering training programmes aimed at developing
young people’s skills and encouraging their participation in cultural
life, Freihat said.

He added that Ajloun’s cultural movement continues to develop through
a diverse range of programmes that promote national, cultural and
social values, encourage creativity and reinforce the role of culture
in community development.

Freihat affirmed that the directorate will continue implementing its
cultural plans in cooperation with its partners to support
comprehensive cultural development across the governorate.

//Petra// RZ