Al-Hanandeh emphasized the importance of culture and arts in strengthening communication and acquaintance between peoples, pointing to the role of education, knowledge, youth, and innovation in keeping pace with global transformations, and benefiting from technology and artificial intelligence in preserving cultural and heritage memory.
On the sidelines of the festival, Al-Hanandeh opened the exhibition of visual artist Dana Kanaan, "Sunshades of Possibilities," which included a collection of works that reflect her experience and artistic vision.
The President of the Horan Forum for Culture and Arts, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Shuboul, pointed to the importance of the festival in stimulating cultural and artistic movement and enhancing the presence of culture in the governorate, while Dr. Bajes Al-Nabhan emphasized the importance of local community participation and its support for cultural events and initiatives.
The activities, moderated by Dr. Jamil Al-Qadi and Dr. Alaa Jaradat, included poetry readings and segments of folk and heritage arts from the participating countries.
At the conclusion of the festival, Al-Hanandeh was honored in appreciation of his participation and support, and the representatives of the participating countries and a number of supporters and organizers of the event were also honored.
