Jerash Festival Gears Up for 40th Edition, Ensures Comprehensive Preparations

Amman: The Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts has completed all technical, organizational, and logistical preparations for its 40th edition, as part of a comprehensive action plan implemented in cooperation with various official bodies and partners.

According to Jordan News Agency, the festival's management confirmed that preparations included the main theaters and event venues within the archaeological site, the technical setup for sound, lighting, visual projections, and television broadcasting systems, as well as hospitality and reception arrangements "to guarantee a seamless experience for guests and the public." On the organizational side, the management, in coordination with relevant security agencies, drew up a comprehensive plan to manage traffic flow, regulate visitor and guest entry, and provide the highest levels of safety and security, ensuring smooth traffic flow within and around the archaeological site throughout the festival.

Coordination with various stakeholders was underway to provide ambulance and emergency services, manage parking, and secure transport for guests to and from event venues. The management said the 40th edition features the largest artistic and cultural program in the festival's history, including over 220 events spread across the main theaters and cultural venues.

These events will feature a distinguished lineup of Jordanian, Arab, and international artists, in addition to cultural and intellectual programs, handicrafts exhibitions, the Jerash Bazaar, and activities designed for families and children. The management urged the public to heed instructions, utilize the designated parking areas, and take advantage of transport options, which facilitates access to event venues and enhances traffic flow throughout the festival.

It said the 40th edition is "a significant milestone" in the Jerash Festival's journey, marking a new beginning with a growing stature and role in promoting Jordanian culture and the Kingdom's status on the map of cultural and artistic events, both regionally and internationally.