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The Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, underlined, Friday evening in Tetouan, that theater is the beating heart of culture and an effective diplomatic tool for exporting Moroccan culture internationally. .
Speaking at the opening of the 24th edition of the National Theater Festival, organized under the High Patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, Mr. Bensaid affirmed that Moroccan theater constitutes the engine of other artistic disciplines and the beating heart of culture, highlighting the high royal concern for theater, the arts and culture in general.
In this regard, the minister noted that theater is “a complete artistic project, which includes scenography, writing, decor, interpretation and staging, thus forming an integrated economic ecosystem in the field of industries cultural and creative”, affirming that “theater is the mirror of society, which addresses the questions and concerns of Moroccans from different angles”.
Mr. Bensaid indicated that the development of Moroccan theater has always been a priority, so that it is a source of inspiration for other arts, adding: “we have worked with actors and professionals to strengthen the bases of a solid cultural industry, which highlights Moroccan heritage, through what is called “Tamghrabit”, of which theater remains a key element, as a global creative ecosystem intended to support the transformations that our country is experiencing” .
“Moroccan theater is considered internationally as a tool of cultural diplomacy to achieve positive results and export Moroccan culture internationally,” he said, affirming that Moroccan theater experiences an increase every year. remarkable development, and that the holding of this festival is an opportunity to salute the work of the theater troupes and all those involved.
He also made it known that the achievements of Moroccan theater, both at the regional, Arab and international level, constitute a real driving force to redouble efforts, in order to preserve and develop it further, by giving it its full place. in the cultural and creative industries.
Mr. Bensaid affirmed that the ministry will continue to “support theatrical initiatives, encourage the revitalization of amateur theater, and promote theatrical works, as well as troupes at the level of cultural and youth centers, among other ideas that have given birth to great theater figures of whom we are proud,” calling for continued efforts to develop Moroccan theater, notably through training and theatrical research, particularly in the areas of scenography and interpretation.
After recalling that this festival is intended to be an annual event to celebrate Moroccan theater, playwrights and artists, Mr. Bensaid noted that the ministry ensures its sustainability, noting that this event also constitutes an opportunity to present the assessment of the actions undertaken in this area and to reflect on the future of Moroccan theater, through a rich and varied program of activities.
The opening ceremony of this edition, which will continue until November 29, took place in the presence of several personalities from the world of art and culture.
It was marked by a vibrant tribute paid to several artists who have marked the Moroccan theater scene, as well as the presentation of the jury of the official competition.
