Jordanians take tourists on a tour underground to display a series of street art depicting the regions rich artistic culture - GulfToday

Jordanians take tourists on a tour underground to display a series of street art depicting the region's rich artistic culture

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Jordanian artist Alaeddin Rahmeh stands in front of a mural as he speaks to tourists.

Niloufar Saleem, Gulf Today

Displaying Jordan's rich culture and artistic background, a few Jordanians united to take people on a tour of the region's underground art world.

Alaeddin Rahmeh, who is also a break-dancer, is the co-founder of the Underground Amman Tour, which gives people a walk-through into the hidden beauty of the region.

amman4 A mural depicting the late Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish is seen in Amman in Jordan.

The tour is arranged while walking through areas of graffitied walls and anonymous artists displaying their pain, agony and recalling the beauty of the Jordanians with art.

The hidden gem, which is a series of street art, done by Jordanian people from all walks of life, is shown to the public in a tour of the underground area.

amman1 Alaeddin Rahmeh speaks to tourists.

 The murals depicting famous poets, artists and the plight of Jordanian lives are depicted beautifully.

Rahmeh, who is a Palestinian refugee himself, also brings to light the lives and struggle of the refugees in Jordan.

 

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