Mexican embassy promotes cinema for kids in Jordan

AMMAN — The Mexican embassy on Thursday will organise the first Mexican Children’s Animation Film Festival at the Cervantes Institute in Amman at 5:00 pm, an embassy statement said.

Animated short films by young Mexican filmmakers will be screened at the event, during which children will vote for their favourite short film.

The festival, which will also include other activities, aims to introduce children to the world of cinema as well as to the creative and vibrant Mexican and Spanish cultures, the statement read.