Message of Culture & Islamic Guidance Minister to 24th Festival
International Theater Festival of Children & Youth Good Place to Present Talents
Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi sent a message to 24th International Theater Festival of Children and Youth, describing it as a suitable place to manifest talents of Iranian and foreign artists.
The message read, according to Iran Theater.
The 24th International Theater Festival of Children and Youth is manifestation of efforts and perseverance, which is coupled with a quarter-of-century experience. It is an event, which has a suitable status for Islamic Iran artists to present capabilities besides guests from other countries.
The honesty and warmth of childhood is a unique asset that can be a solution for overcoming today's matters, particularly those created by various technologies. The art of theater can clean the dust off genuine and honest childhood dreams. This event is a proper place to shine ray of hope to the little and kind hearts of the beloved Iranian children through the valuable art of theater. Also, it is a suitable venue to flourish and revitalize the next generation of this land with a joy rooted in the true Iranian culture through the magic of theater.
Holding the festival in Hamedan, the ancient capital of history and civilization of Iran, adds up its importance and increases the responsibility of those acting on stage or behind the scene to help organize this splendid art event as splendid as possible.
I express my gratitude to organizers of this effective major art event, artists, domestic theater groups, respected guests from other countries, university professors, pundits, directors, officials, sponsors and kind and art-loving people of Hamedan. I pray merciful God bless this festival with success and wish a better and more vibrant future of members of Iran theater family.
The festival will start on December 1 and close on December 6 in the western city of Hamedan. Maryam Kazemi is the secretary.