Embassy of India

Amman

PRESS RELEASE

 Rajasthani Folk Dance Troupe to visit Jordan in celebration of India@70

A 10-member cultural troupe led by Shri Sadiq Khan Langa from Rajasthan State of India, is visiting Jordan from 25 to 30 January 2018. The troupe, will be presenting traditional folk dance performances at the following cities in Jordan:-

i. 25-Jan-2018 at Royal Cultural Center in Amman from 1700 – 1830 hrs

ii.28-Jan-2018 at Irbid Cultural Center, Irbid – from 1800 – 1930 hrs

iiii.29-Jan-2018 at King Abdullah II Cultural Center, Az Zarqa from 1800 –           1930 hours

2.H.E. Mr. Nabih Shuqum, Hon’ble Minister of Culture of the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest during the Cultural Troupe’s performance in Amman on25 January 2018.

3.Rajasthan has many forms of folk dances which are attractive, skillful and enjoyable by any age group. Rajasthani folk dances are popular all around the globe.  IN Jordan, the troupe will perform a variety of folk dances including Kalbeliya, Ghoomar, Bhavai, Gramin, Fire, Chari and Banjara dances, many of which have gained international recognition.The visit of the Troupe has been sponsored by Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India, as a part of celebration of 70 years of India’s Independence in Jordan. The current event is part of celebrating India@70 series organized by Embassy of India in Amman.

4.The event is open to the public and more details regarding programme of the event can be accessed at our Facebook page @indiainjordan.

Amman, 31 December 2017