- Title: JORDAN-MUSICAL SHOW Jordan choir revives old Ramadan dramas
- Date: 7th July 2015
- Summary: (SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) MEMBER OF THE CHOIR, MOHAMMAD SUKKAR, SAYING: "Regarding the old drama and songs, they were talking about our old traditions and describe it in an unbelievable way. Everything these songs talk about represent our reality and what happens with us. But the new traditions we live in and the things that are happening in our Arab countries do not represent
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- Location: Jordan
- Country: Jordan
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- Story Text: A choir in Jordan put on a Ramadan-inspired audio-visual show on Monday (July 6) drawing on religious and cultural traditions associated with the Islamic holy month.
As well as the songs sung by the choir, called Amaan, there was also a screen playing clips from famous Ramadan TV shows from around the Arab world.
Every year, Arabic TV channels compete fiercely during the holy month to provide their audience with the best shows. Watching these is an essential feature of Ramadan for many families in the region.
The founder of the choir and this show is Syrian artist Nibal Khodari.
"Today, because it's Ramadan, we wanted to do something that is familiar to people inspired from the rituals of people during Ramadan which are the religious rituals and rituals that are related to drama and T.V shows, so we wanted to have this mix," Khodari said.
One of the singers in the choir, Yara Juban, said the show was for adults and children alike.
"Today the event is based on mixing the songs and drama. There will be segments (on film) that express every song we will perform. Generally the songs we are going to perform are traditional and specifically eastern ones and are suitable for all ages so that the family can watch us and enjoy," she said.
Another choir member, Mohammad Sukkar, said the show evokes memories of the past and shows how much things have changed.
"Regarding the old drama and songs, they were talking about our old traditions and describe it in an unbelievable way. Everything these songs talk about represent our reality and what happens with us. But the new traditions we live in and the things that are happening in our Arab countries do not represent the things that we used to live in before and were really beautiful," he said.
Ramadan is one of the holiest months in the Islamic calendar, when Muslims believe that God revealed the Koran to prophet Mohammed.
The month is often marked with acts of charity as well as social and cultural events across the Arab world.
The month ends with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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