Khaberni - Minister of Local Administration, Engineer Walid El-Masri, emphasized the optimal utilization of heritage houses, transforming them into beacons of culture and art in the city of Irbid.
During his participation in the events of the Nablusi House Bazaar "Our Jordan is fine" last Friday, he stated that it is time to stop using these heritage landmarks as offices for employees, stressing the importance of completing the Irbid city center project and the Dhahr Hill, which would entirely change the region's face and attract visitors and tourists.
El-Masri explained that the Nablusi House, which hosts the bazaar, was restored nearly twenty years ago in a manner that preserved all its details without any changes, a practice that must be applied to all heritage houses that work will later continue on, demanding efforts to establish a political cultural café in one of the houses and a heritage hotel in other houses.
He praised the bazaar's concept, as it included training all participants in some handicrafts, providing them with all necessary materials for production, and allowing them to display their products inside without charging any fees.
In turn, Imad Al-Azzam, head of the Greater Irbid Municipality committee, confirmed that the municipality is proceeding with the project to develop the center of Irbid city, starting with practical steps such as reviving the municipal stairway and beginning the restoration of the first municipal building in Jordan, established in 1881, and planning the acquisition of a number of heritage houses in the city, in addition to agreements with the Police Directorate and the Ministry of Education to evacuate the hill area and keep only the heritage buildings.
Moreover, Dr. Warood Al-Khasawneh, organizer of the bazaar, explained that the main goal of the bazaar is not profit but to empower the participating women to master certain crafts and professions and support them economically by displaying their products in the bazaar, which attracts a large number of visitors.
She added that the bazaar welcomed more than five thousand visitors last Friday, achieving the goal it was established for.
The "Our Jordan is fine" bazaar will continue until tomorrow evening, Sunday, where handcrafted and heritage products are displayed, in addition to offering several artistic segments inspired by the city's heritage.
