Earlier on Wednesday, Her Majesty Queen Rania visited the International Circassian Cultural Academy (ICCA) in Amman, where she learned about their efforts in preserving Circassian-Jordanian heritage, and watched a performance by the Highlanders Circassian Dance Troupe.

Her Majesty met with the academy’s board representatives and staff, including its President Laila Khawaj, and Vice President, Yanal Hatk. She addressing the members, by saying that she admired the academy’s various social and philanthropic activities, and renowned cultural contributions.

 “Your efforts in preserving the Circassian-Jordanian heritage, enriching diversity, and instilling these ideals in upcoming generations, are enhancing Jordan’s artistic culture,” she said.

Following a performance by the academy’s dance group, the Highlanders Circassian Dance Troupe, Her Majesty commended its accomplishments and its positive representation of Jordan on various international stages.

The Highlanders Circassian Dance Troup consists of 200 members aged between 6 and 26 years. In 2016, the group was awarded “best show” for its performance at the International Folklore Dancing Festival in Russia. Its 2017 and 2018 concerts at the Jerash Festival were performed to a full house.

Queen Rania has supported the group in the past by attending one of their performances.

The academy was established in 2010, and is a non-profit organization that aims to preserve Circassian culture and spread awareness about it, both locally and internationally. It offers Circassian language courses and has published the first ever Arabic-Circassian dictionary, which will be supplemented with an interactive mobile application

By providing a safe environment for self-expression, the academy aims to help young Jordanians realize their potential, embrace their cultural identity, and harness their talents.

With assistance from the Ministry of Planning, the academy recently established a tailoring workshop to generate sustainable income. The academy also offers courses in handcrafts.

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