Exhibition Traditional and Contemporary Handicrafts from Jordan
01-06-2004 6:00 pm The Foundation for the Child and the Family, founded and presided by UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Mrs Vardinoyannis, organized an exhibition entitled Traditional and Contemporary Handicrafts from Jordan, in Athens on 1 June 2004, under the auspices of H.M. Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan and of UNESCO. The aim of the exhibition was the promotion of intercultural dialogue, mutual respect, understanding and tolerance between peoples through art. The visitors had a chance to buy the exhibited items at a symbolic price to support the Jordan River Foundation and, consequently, the women and children of Jordan. The opening ceremony was followed by a concert of Luciano Pavarotti, given at the Herodeion theatre on the Acropolis.
The opening ceremony was followed by a concert of Luciano Pavarotti, given at the Herodeion theatre on the Acropolis.