Aqaba

JRT00166
Note

Aqaba

Collection title

Lanterns

ID

JRT00166

Source

JRTV (JO)

First broadcast date

2005

Production year

2005

Abstract

This program evokes the Jordanians' attachment to some jobs and crafts. For the inhabitants of Aqaba, for instance, fishing is transmitted through generations, it allows them to meet their needs. After an exhausting day of fishing, grilled fish is served and evening concerts, rhythmed by popular instrument known as "samsamia", are organized. The second part of the program deals with the traditional dish " Al qalia", roasted wheat eaten at different times especially in winter and evokes the manufacture of silver ornaments.

Type

video

Production companies

  • Television - Own production

Broadcaster

JRTV - Jordan Television

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Fishing and harbour activities

Secondary themes

  • Society and way of life
  • Art, Culture and Knowledge / Music and songs

Credits / Cast

  • Erratima Abderrahmane - Author of original work
  • Ezoghbi Ashraf - Director
  • Ezzine Abir - Speaker
  • Madi Mohamed - Author of original work

Period of events

  • 2005

Map locations

  • Jordan - Transjordan Plateau - Aqaba

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

31m3

Additional information

Fishermen - fish - evening concerts - preparation of al qalia - silver jewellery and ornaments
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