Traditional troupe dances to beat of solidarity with Jerusalem outside US embassy

AMMAN — Al Hannouneh Society for Popular Culture members performed a traditional dance outside the US embassy in Amman on Friday in solidarity with Jerusalem.  

Nimat Saleh of Al Hannouneh Society for Popular Culture said the event was carried out in line with the public’s stance towards Jerusalem.

“We wanted to hold this performance to reject the decision of US President Donald Trump. The Palestinian rights should not be affected. Jerusalem is for us and the right of return is for us,” she told The Jordan Times outside the US embassy. 

She noted that the performances were aimed at defending the identity of Jerusalem, as the land and the identity are interconnected.  

In addition to traditional dances, Al Hannouneh members sang traditional songs, where around 200 Jordanians joined the event with great enthusiasm. 

Saif Tomar, who attended the performance, said the event highlights the Palestinian heritage and “supports protesters in their open sit-in outside the embassy”. 

Former tourism minister Maha Khateeb said Friday’s event showed Palestine and Jordan have a shared heritage. 

“Art is a representation of nations’ civilisations, unlike other nations that steal the Palestinian dress and Arabic music,” she added.