Petra: Chief Commissioner of the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) Fares Braizat, on Sunday, lit the Christmas tree at the Petra Visitor Center in the presence of the Board of Commissioners and Australian Ambassador to Jordan Paula Ganly. Braizat highlighted the significance of the occasion, emphasizing that the lighting of the Christmas tree reaffirms the values of fraternity, coexistence, and tolerance that characterize the Jordanian people. He pointed out that this event celebrates Jordan's Christian community and underscores the country as a global model for coexistence and social cohesion.
According to Jordan News Agency, Braizat mentioned that the city of Petra, with its rich civilizational and human heritage, conveys a message of peace and love to the world, reflecting the unity and solidarity of Jordanians. He stressed that such events reinforce the shared human values embodied by Christmas. Braizat further added that organizing the event aligns with the authority's role in promoting a culture of love and peace through activities that unite all segments of society and reflect Jordan's civilized image to visitors of the Rose City from around the world.
Braizat extended his sincere congratulations and best wishes to Christian denominations on the occasion, affirming the authority's continued support for and organization of community events that strengthen social bonds. He also invited the public to visit Petra and its churches within the archaeological site, where prayers were held earlier this year.
For her part, the Australian ambassador expressed her happiness at participating in the event. She praised the values of tolerance and coexistence that distinguish Jordan and affirmed that the diversity and social harmony seen in Petra present a positive and honorable image of the Kingdom at the international level.