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The New Jordanian Hospitality: House, Host, and Guest in the Culture of Public Display

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 April 2004

Andrew Shryock
Affiliation:
University of Michigan

Extract

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan evokes a simpler time, a sense of place and a cherished way of life. A visit to Jordan brings a return to respected and hallowed tradition. Immediately upon arrival, the visitor is aware of the inherent hospitality of the Jordanian people as exemplified by the Arabic “Ahlan wa sahlan” (“I Welcome You”), heard at every turn.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
© 2004 Society for Comparative Study of Society and History

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