The closing ceremony of Iran’s second International Pantomime Festival takes place in Zanjan

The closing ceremony which took place at Roozbeh International Conference Hall in Zanjan Theater witnessed the distribution of awards and a golden glove was awarded to the family of the late Ferdous Kaviani.

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The artists and veterans of theater art in Zanjan and officials participated in the closing ceremony: Mahmoud Salari (Deputy of Arts Affairs of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance), Kazem Nazari (Director General of Dramatic Arts Center), Amrullah Hasani (Director General of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Zanjan), Sasan Qajar (artistic director of  Festival), , Marko Stojanovic( head of the World Mime organization) Esrafil Farajollahi, (the CEO of the Dramatic arts association).

 

 “Macbeth” grabbed Best Director, Best actress, Best stage and best costume awards. Javed Esmaili grabbed the second place as  the best  director for the show "In Search of Happiness". The third place went to Amin Delpazir for the show "Bride of Qanat". The special jury  prize  went to Hamid Ghezelbash for the shows "Roots" and "Rahde Dobal" because  of the strong connection with the audience, dynamic structure and fun.

 

The 2nd edition of the festival kicked off on October 7, 2023, with the support of the General Department of Dramatic Arts, General Department of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Zanjan Province, Iranian Dramatic Arts Association, Zanjan Pantomime House and Zanjan Provincial Institutions.