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The Iranian Quranic program “Mahfel” is gaining attention in Indonesia, organized by Iran’s Cultural Attaché and featuring renowned reciters Ahmad Abolqasemi and Hamed Shakernejad. Running for five days, events will occur at major mosques, including Istiqlal Mosque and Al-Azhar Mosque, aiming to promote Quranic culture among Indonesia’s 280 million Muslims. The initiative emphasizes unity between Shia and Sunni Muslims and highlights cultural and religious commonalities between Iran and Indonesia. The diverse program includes recitations, group singing, and discussions, attracting significant media attention and engaging high-ranking officials, showcasing the Quran as a unifying force among Muslims globally.
Amir Reza Koohestani, a renowned Iranian theater director, has been invited to lead the 34th Ecole des Maîtres (School of Masters), an advanced theater training program running from August 26 to October 3 across several European cities. His workshop, “Daily Life as Performance,” encourages participants to transform everyday experiences into dramatic narratives through reflective journaling and the use of personal objects. The program will host 16 participants, promoting diversity in gender, origin, and culture. Established in 1990, the Ecole des Maîtres aims to connect emerging actors with established directors, enhancing theatrical skills through collaborative learning.
“The Bald Soprano,” an acclaimed play by Eugène Ionesco, is currently captivating audiences at Tehran’s City Theater Complex, directed by Farshid Hoda. Running until August 22, the production features a talented cast, including Mohammadreza Chaparian and Mojgan Hamedi. Originally written in 1950, the play explores absurdity through the meaningless conversations of the Smiths and the Martins, culminating in a cyclical narrative. Ionesco’s work, rooted in the Theater of the Absurd, reflects on communication and societal norms. This classic continues to resonate, showcasing Ionesco’s transformative impact on modern drama and inviting viewers to ponder human existence.
On Saturday evening, the Neauphle-le-Chateau Theater in Tehran will host a reading performance of Federico Garcia Lorca’s play “The House of Bernarda Alba,” directed by Morteza Sabahi and translated into Persian by Najaf Daryabandari. The cast features talented actors including Elham Rezai and Mahboubeh Zarkesh. The 1936 play explores themes of repression and family dynamics within the oppressive household of Bernarda Alba, who enforces strict mourning rules that isolate her five daughters. As tensions rise, the narrative culminates in tragedy, highlighting the destructive impact of tyranny on personal freedom. Join for an emotionally evocative evening.
The 12th Persian edition of Virginia Woolf’s 1931 novel, The Waves, translated by Mehdi Ghabrai, has been released by Ofoq Publications in Tehran. This modernist classic features a unique narrative style, comprising interwoven soliloquies from six characters—Bernard, Susan, Rhoda, Neville, Jinny, and Louis—capturing their interconnected thoughts and emotions. The novel’s structure, enhanced by nine third-person interludes depicting nature, reflects the ebb and flow of human experience. Woolf explores themes of individuality and community, with the enigmatic character Percival adding depth. The new translation revitalizes Woolf’s innovative artistry, making it a vital read for modernist literature enthusiasts.
The “World! Look at the Children” campaign invites children globally to create paper cranes in support of oppressed children in Palestine. Organized by Iran’s Kanoon, the initiative aims to raise awareness about children’s rights and their struggles in conflict zones. Participants are encouraged to make 30-second videos demonstrating their crane-making process and share them on social media, tagging @WLC_NGO, between August 11 and October 13, coinciding with National Children’s Week. The campaign emphasizes the symbolic significance of the paper crane, promoting peace and solidarity while fostering a global movement for justice and children’s rights.