Why it matters:
The Fajr Theater Festival remains Iran’s most prominent annual performing arts event, serving as a key platform for showcasing national talent and promoting cultural cohesion under the banner of “Theater, Solidarity and Hope.”
The big picture:
The festival featured a wide range of theatrical forms, from stage and street theater to experimental performances and inclusive productions, highlighting regional diversity and artistic innovation from across Iran.
What he is saying:
Festival organizers emphasized the role of theater in strengthening social bonds, cultural dialogue, and hope, in line with this year’s theme and the broad participation of artists from different provinces.
Key points:
• The closing ceremony took place at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Sunday night.
• Winners were announced in stage theater, street theater, alternative performances, Fajr Plus, inclusive theater, and “Iran-e Man” (My Iran) sections.
• Artists from multiple provinces, including Isfahan, Ilam, Gilan, and Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, were among the award recipients.
• Jury members included Shahram Zargar and Arash Shahram Karami.
Go deeper:
The 44th Fajr International Theater Festival opened on January 17 in Kerman at the Culture and Art Hall, with the participation of cultural and artistic officials. By hosting events and recognizing artists from across the country, the festival sought to underline theater’s role in national unity, cultural development, and creative expression beyond the capital.
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