International Circassian Cultural Academy 2010



Established in 2010, the International Circassian Cultural Academy 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. Her Majesty met with the academy’s board representatives and staff, including its President Laila Khawaj, and Vice President, Yanal Hatk. Addressing the members, Her Majesty said she admired the academy’s various social and philanthropic activities, and renowned cultural contributions. 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. 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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