Amman, June 27 (Petra) — A promotional Jordanian cultural pavilion
in Arlington, Texas, has drawn thousands of expatriates and
international visitors on the sidelines of the 2026 World Cup,
Jordan’s tourism ministry said on Saturday.

The “Jordanian House” initiative, organized by the Ministry of
Tourism and Antiquities alongside the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB),
features an array of cultural, artistic, and heritage activities
designed to showcase the kingdom’s national identity.

According to a ministry statement, Friday’s schedule included
traditional Dabke dance performances, live Arabic music, and
interactive demonstrations of traditional calligraphy and mosaic
crafting, featuring a performance by the Jordan Armed Forces band.
The pavilion also screens live World Cup matches and hosts
promotional draws and giveaways sponsored by Royal Jordanian
Airlines.

The cultural showcase continued on Saturday ahead of a major public
screening of the highly anticipated match between the national
football team, the Nashama, and Argentina on a giant outdoor screen.

Tourism officials said the initiative aims to leverage the global
sporting event to boost Jordan’s international profile, highlighting
its unique cultural and tourism sectors to a diverse global audience
attending the tournament.

//Petra// AF