Ajloun, Aug. 27 (Petra)– Ali Freihat – On behalf of Minister of
Culture Mustafa Al-Rawashdeh, Director General of the National
Library Department Prof. Firas Al-Darabaah on Thursday patronized the
launch of the “Stories from Ajloun” initiative at the Ajloun Cultural
Center.

Al-Drabaah underscored the importance of community-based initiatives
that contribute to preserving the national memory and documenting
local heritage. He noted that the National Library Department
attaches great importance to collecting and preserving Jordanian
cultural production and strengthening partnerships with cultural
institutions across the Kingdom’s governorates.

The initiative aims to collect and document folk tales, proverbs and
traditional songs from elderly residents of Ajloun Governorate and
present them to younger generations through interactive activities
and digital platforms. The initiative seeks to strengthen young
people’s connection to their cultural identity and highlight Ajloun’s
heritage as an integral part of Jordan’s national memory.

Organizers of the initiative praised the continued support and
cooperation provided by cultural institutions, stressing the
importance of concerted efforts to preserve Jordanian heritage and
pass it on to future generations in a well-documented and engaging
form.

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