Nayrouz News Agency :
The Embassy of Mexico and the Greater Amman Municipality held the dedication ceremony of the sculpture "El Caballito” by the distinguished Mexican artist Sebastian, a present from the People of Mexico to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, commemorating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The sculpture was received on behalf of Jordan by the Greater Amman Municipality, represented by the Mayor of Amman, H.E. Dr. Yousef Al-Shawarbeh.
The ceremony took place on Wednesday, May 20, at Shibli Bisharat Park on Rainbow Street in Amman. It was attended by Jordanian authorities, the creator of El Caballito, renowned Mexican sculptor Sebastián, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of the cultural community, the Mexican community, and friends of Mexico and Jordan.
During the event, the Ambassador of Mexico, Jacob Prado —who formally delivered the art piece—, highlighted that over the past five decades Mexico and Jordan had built a relationship grounded in mutual respect, growing cooperation across multiple fields, and sincere friendship.
Ambassador Prado explained that "El Caballito,” one of the most emblematic and widely recognized artworks in Mexico City, stood as a lasting symbol of the deep ties between both nations. He added that the piece installed in Amman, a replica of the original sculpture, symbolically established a sisterly link between Amman and Mexico City, reinforcing the cultural bridge between the two capitals.
The Mayor of Amman, H.E. Dr. Yousef Al-Shawarbeh, welcomed the installation of El Caballito at Shibli Bisharat Park on Rainbow Street, describing it as a new landmark that enriches Amman’s urban landscape and public art scene. He highlighted the international trajectory of Sebastian, whose work has transformed public spaces around the world through monumental sculptures that explore science, color, movement, and identity. Mayor Al-Shawarbeh noted that placing the sculpture in one of the city’s most vibrant cultural corridors reflects Amman’s continued commitment to fostering artistic creativity in public spaces and integrating international artistic expression into the everyday life of the city.
For his part, the sculptor Sebastian emphasized that, through this piece, the relationship between Mexico and Jordan has been further strengthened by art, understood as a universal language capable of bringing peoples together and transcending borders. He expressed his hope that El Caballito would endure as a cultural landmark—a place of encounter and mutual understanding—and as a lasting symbol of friendship, cooperation, and shared inspiration between both countries.
