Efforts to expand the theatrical cooperation between Iran and Japan
Iran Theater- Director General of Iranian Center of ITI met with the head of the Cultural and Information Center of the Embassy of Japan and pointed out the richness of culture of the two countries and expressed hope that the relations between Iran and Japan in the field of performing arts will expand.
The meeting between Kazem Nazari (Director General of Dramatic Arts Center) and officials of the Information Center of the Embassy of Japan was held in the office of the Director General of Dramatic Arts of the Ministry of Islamic Guidance on October 22.
Mozhgan Vakili briefly introduced the international theater festivals in Iran. Then, Kazem Nazari, ITI President of Iran, said: Ms. Takiko Korosu (Head of the Cultural and Information Center of the Japanese Embassy) was present at the 2nd Zanjan International Pantomime Festival, and I thank you for paying attention to theater art.
Nazari added: In the next few months, we are planning to hold two international Fadjr Theater and children and young adult theater festivals, in which we can invite leading groups or Japanese theater masters to hold educational workshops.
Takiko Korosu, head of the Cultural and Information Center of the Japanese Embassy in Tehran, also said in this meeting: The Japanese Embassy attaches great importance to cultural and artistic activities, and it is good that the General Directorate of Dramatic Arts Center is trying to internationalize artistic events to exchange cultures.
She continued: Dr. Nazari proposed very good cooperation and exchanges. Our priority is to participate in the Fadjr and Children and Youth festivals, and we will also plan to hold an educational workshop in Iran.