Jordan launches hot air balloon festival in the desert - in pictures

  • Jordan's first Hot Air Balloon Festival is underway in Wadi Rum. All photos: Reuters
    Jordan's first Hot Air Balloon Festival is underway in Wadi Rum. All photos: Reuters
  • The event began on October 1 and will run until October 5.
    The event began on October 1 and will run until October 5.
  • The festival includes hot air balloon tours and a falcon show, the Jordanian Tourism Ministry said.
    The festival includes hot air balloon tours and a falcon show, the Jordanian Tourism Ministry said.
  • Hot air balloons take flight in Wadi Rum, about 330 kilometres south of the Jordanian capital Amman.
    Hot air balloons take flight in Wadi Rum, about 330 kilometres south of the Jordanian capital Amman.
  • At least 17 hot air balloons have taken to the skies since the festival began.
    At least 17 hot air balloons have taken to the skies since the festival began.
  • The first day of the festival included a visit to Petra.
    The first day of the festival included a visit to Petra.
  • Tourists are expected to attend festival events from the second day, the ministry said.
    Tourists are expected to attend festival events from the second day, the ministry said.
  • Hot air balloons prepare to take off in Wadi Rum.
    Hot air balloons prepare to take off in Wadi Rum.