We are celebrating the thousands of individual, human links that join Jordan and Britain. And which join both with the rest of humanity, rising above ideas, which are merely national. We want to take the best of what Jordan and Britain bring to each other, and make it reflect universal values - freedom of expression, individual development and self-realisation, and creativity in the service of the societies we live in.
The tenth anniversary of the accession of His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Hussein to the throne, following the death of his beloved father His Majesty King Hussein bin Talal, provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the richness of the links between the two countries. We are doing this by commemorating His Late Majesty's extraordinary life of service to his country and to the cause of peace and understanding. And by celebrating the achievements of the first ten years of the reign of His Majesty King Abdullah II and the long and continuing relationship between the two Kingdoms with an emphasis on partnership and creativity for a shared future.
The first event was a 'Beating Retreat' at the Al-Hussein Bin Ali Brigade Field in the Royal Palace Complex on Wednesday 20 May 2009. After a fly-past by the famous Red Arrows, The Bands of the Jordanian Armed Forces Corps of Music and the Band of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) played in front of about 320 invited guests. The Programme of Music included a piece composed especially for this series of celebrations and is called 'Two Kingdoms'.
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The second event took place at the garden of the British Ambassador’s Residence on 20 May. Invited guests took part in the relaxed and lively atmosphere of a cultural celebration.
A live performance by the Jordanian band Sign of Thyme.
A modern dance and theatre comedy written and performed specially for the event by the Performing Arts Centre. As well as a showing of the three short films made by young amateur Jordanian film makers who won a competition that was sponsored by the British Embassy and run by the Royal Film Commission.
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The third event was an Air Show at Mafraq on 21 May 2009 during which the Red Arrows and the Jordanian Royal Falcons Aerobatics teams gave a dazzling display of their flying skills. The Bands of the Jordanian Armed Forces Corps of Music and the Band of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) performed a marching display. The King Abdullah Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) demonstrated some of their activities with an emphasis on UK/Jordanian partnership.
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IntoAction
Our partners for the Creativity evening are the Jordanian NGO, Into Action. It is the SCR of three companies: Science and Technology Investments, Communications Development Company, and Aeon Design & Distribution.
The main theme that drives the programme is developing educational opportunities that bridge cultures. Objectives are delivered through bringing together funding, effort and the networking capacity of Into Action founders and supporters.
For more information please call 00962 6 5620040.
