6Th Jordan International Peace Film Festival Opens In Jerash
Jerash, Sept 6 (Petra) -- Former Minister Barakat Aujan, representing HRH Princess Rym Ali, inaugurated the 6th Jordan International Peace Film Festival at the Jerash Cultural Center on Sunday, bringing together official figures, cultural leaders, and international guests.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Aujan emphasized that culture and cinema serve as vital pillars for community development and intercultural communication. He noted that hosting the festival in Jerash leverages the city's deep historical and cultural heritage to support local and international artistic initiatives.
Aujan praised the efforts of the festival's organizers, led by Festival President and Director Sameh Shwaiter, in utilizing cinema to reinforce national identity and expand Jordan's international cultural profile.
In his address, Shwaiter welcomed the delegation of Arab and international filmmakers and guests, noting that cinema provides a universal visual language capable of advancing messages of peace, human understanding, and cultural integration.
Nizar Al-Harash, Peace Ambassador and Head of the Festival's Preparatory Committee, highlighted cinema's role in addressing shared human themes across international borders. Director of Jerash Culture Directorate Uqla Al-Qadari and Festival Administrative Director Mohammad Al-Ayasrah both emphasized the importance of hosting major cinematic events in Jordan's governorates to decentralize cultural engagement and promote the Kingdom as an international filmmaking destination.
The ceremony also featured remarks from festival guests of honor, including Egyptian writer and journalist Salah Al-Basyouni, who commended the organization of the event and expressed appreciation for receiving awards for two of his literary works adapted during the festival, alongside Egyptian media personality Fifi El-Shahawi, who recognized the festival's focus on promoting art as a tool for peace.
//Petra// AF
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