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The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance met with َ A pioneer of Ta'zieh

Iran Theater-Seyed Ali salehi,Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance met Reza Lankarani, a Pioneer of Ta’zieh on the eve of Day of Ashura.

Iran Theater-Seyed Ali salehi,Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance met Reza Lankarani, a Pioneer of Ta’zieh on the eve of Day of Ashura.

Ta'zieh means comfort, condolence or expression of grief. It comes from roots aza which means mourning.

Depending on the region, time, occasion, religion, etc. the word can signify different cultural meanings and practices: In Persian cultural reference it is categorized as Condolence Theater or Passion Play inspired by a historical and religious event, the tragic death of Imam Hussein, symbolizing epic spirit and resistance.

In the meeting Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini, Deputy Minsiter,Sharam karami,General Director of Performing Art Centers were also present.

During the meeting, seyed Ali salehi emphasized the attention to pioneer of Ta’zieh and said:” We must try to bring this art to the next generations on a principled basis. In  Ta’zieh, poetry, music and shows come together and provide a neat and remarkable artistic expression. This art has been performed in most parts of Iran and continues to run, This geographic extent indicates that it is worth considering.”

Seyed Ali Salehi also emphasized the introduction and implementation of (non-Ashurian) Ta’zieh.

At the end of meeting Reza lankarani performed  a part of his poem about Day of Ashura.

 

 

 

 

 




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