Ajloun, June 29 (Petra) -- The Ajloun Culture Directorate has organised around 350 cultural activities and programmes since the beginning of 2026 as part of its efforts to promote cultural engagement, support creative talent and expand access to cultural programmes across the governorate.

Director of the Ajloun Culture Directorate Samer Freihat told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that the activities included literary, artistic, heritage, awareness and environmental events, in addition to training workshops, lectures and cultural and community evenings.

He said the programmes are implemented in line with the Ministry of Culture's vision of strengthening the role of culture in daily life, fostering creativity and promoting the values of national identity and belonging.

Freihat added that the directorate continues to support cultural associations in the governorate through a range of programmes and activities, while providing the necessary support to enable them to carry out their role. It is also expanding partnerships with government institutions and civil society organizations to broaden the reach of cultural initiatives.

He noted that the Ajloun Cultural Centre has become one of the governorate's main cultural venues, hosting year-round courses in visual arts, music and Arabic calligraphy, alongside intellectual seminars, awareness lectures and literary and artistic events.

The directorate also places particular emphasis on discovering and nurturing young talent by providing a supportive environment for creativity and delivering training programmes aimed at developing young people's skills and encouraging their participation in cultural life, Freihat said.

He added that Ajloun's cultural movement continues to develop through a diverse range of programmes that promote national, cultural and social values, encourage creativity and reinforce the role of culture in community development.

Freihat affirmed that the directorate will continue implementing its cultural plans in cooperation with its partners to support comprehensive cultural development across the governorate.

//Petra// RZ