Takafa Street -Amman

Collection title

Tourism

ID

JRT00194

Source

JRTV (JO)

First broadcast date

2005

Production year

2005

Abstract

A tour in Amman city, particularly along " Thakafa Street” in the district of “Shemeissani”, where cultural activities and tourism aspects are shown .The cultural activities and cafés don't stop day and night during the summer period. Thakafa Street is one of the pedestrian streets in Amman; it was established when Amman was chosen Capital of the Arab culture in 2002. Along this street, officially named (August 11th street), we can see many cafés, restaurants and many internet centers, it is overcrowded with tourists and expatriates, especially in summer. At night, wonderful artistic activities are held, especially during ' Amman 's summer Festival . It is also one of the most interesting places during the holy month of Ramadan.

Type

video

Production companies

• Television - Own production

Broadcaster

JRTV - Jordan Television

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Urbanism and cities

Secondary themes

• Tourism and cultural sites / Tourist sites

Credits / Cast

• Charida Mouwafak - Author of original work
• Charida Mouwafak - Speaker
• Abou el Ghanem Salah - Director

Period of events

• 2005

Map locations

• Jordan - Transjordan Plateau - Amman

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

25m23

Additional information

Takafa street- cafés- restaurants - citizens .