Aspects of the heritage movement in Jordan

Collection title

Throughout my country

ID

JRT00253

Source

JRTV (JO)

First broadcast date

1993

Production year

1993

Abstract

The program deals with art and heritage in the province of Tafila, south of Jordan. It introduces the most important bands and artists, including the "Tafila folk art band". The program also introduces the ecological camp of Erroumana in Dana with its beautiful natural landscapes. we discover the hot mineral water in the thermes of Ofra, reaching 49°c all along the year. In addition, the program introduces the" Rebaba", a traditional instrument of music, and the Folk art band "Bassira", which presents the folklore and heritage in a special way. Then Mr Salem Djadallah, over eighty years old, talks about the customs and traditions. Finally, we will identify projects of aminities such as schools, hospitals and clinics.

Type

video

Production companies

• Television - Own production

Broadcaster

JRTV - Jordan Television

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Art, Culture and Knowledge

Secondary themes

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

Credits / Cast

• Djaber Mohamed - Author of original work
• Majali Ghazi - Author of original work
• Hamid Narimane - Speaker
• Youcef Ahmed - Director

Period of events

• 1993

Map locations

• Jordan - Transjordan Plateau - Tafila

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

33m45

Additional information

Tafilah / Popular bands / Luth / Students / Dana / Nature / Mineral waters / Afra baths / Rebaba / Water springs / Schools / Hospitals / Clinic / Electric power plant project / Phosphate company