The presence of 70 theater groups in the 27th International Festival of Children and Youth Theater

Charso Press: Massoud Vijeh told reporters on Tuesday, June 15, that the best time to hold the Hamedan Children and Adolescent Theater Festival is at the same time as International Children’s Day, adding: “October is a better time to hold this cultural event due to school activities and non-courier time. It is artistic.

He said that the corona epidemic delayed the time of the 27th festival several times, adding: “Creating enthusiasm in the city is one of the most important goals of the Children and Adolescent Theater Festival. Be.

Special pointing out that the students’ attendance has been coordinated for this period of the festival, he reminded: The 27th Hamadan International Theater Festival for Children and Adolescents will be held from July 1 to 6 in the old city of Hamadan.

Director General of Islamic Culture and Guidance of Hamedan Province, stating that the slogan of the 27th festival is “Theater, the flight of imaginary butterflies”, said: The purpose of this festival is to support works of art and artists, in addition to the center of artistic activities and scope They are considered in the cities of Hamedan.

He said that 10 halls in the center of the province and 9 halls in all cities have been dedicated to the festival, adding that the popular opening of the festival will take place on the evening of June 21 from the tomb of Bu Ali Sina with the celebration of giant dolls to Imam Square.

Special mention was made that the festival will be held in 12 sections with the participation of five countries: in the competitive group there are sections for children, teenagers, street, marquee, transportation and drama, and the non-competitive group includes international sections, theater with performances. Children and adolescents are inclusive, guests, research, workshops and specialized sessions.

The director of the 27th Hamadan International Theater Festival for Children and Adolescents stated that Iraq, Greece, Turkey, Armenia and Italy are participating in the festival: 70 theater groups and about 400 artists will participate in the festival.

He pointed out that it is predicted that more than one hundred thousand people will be able to see the works of this period, noting that there are plans for the suburbs and low-income areas of the city and street theater groups will perform in these areas.

Special, stating that the show is performed three times a day in the halls of the province, he said: it is scheduled to be available for education in the morning and tickets will be sold in the afternoon through the Tiwal site for 10 thousand Tomans.

Noting that ticket sales are done only in order to create order, he said: “This year, the side section is more diverse than in previous years. They cover side programs, and the opening and closing ceremonies will be broadcast live on the provincial network of Hamedan and Iran Seda.

Especially, stating that the grounds of Avini Cultural, Cinematic Complex and Bouali sidewalk are intended for street performances, he added: “Being popular and using the capacity of this event in the province can be considered as positive points of the festival.”

He pointed out that the Kanoon cinema hall is intended for review meetings and side meetings, and said: Hamadan Municipality has had a good cooperation in providing the hall, transportation and coordination of sidewalks.

The Director General of Islamic Culture and Guidance of Hamedan Province, stating that the fluctuations of the government system have always damaged the festival, said: Hamedan has the potential to hold international cultural events and such programs should be planned in Hamedan.

Regarding the return of the Children’s Film Festival to Hamedan, Vijeh said: “Currently, this festival is not in good condition and in the last two years, due to the spread of Corona, the film productions in the field of children have decreased.” I have given it to be held in Hamedan.