TEHRAN – Two Iranian puppet shows will compete in the 21st Bursa International Theater Festival for Children and Young People, which will be held in the western Turkish city from October 17 to 22.

“A Musician Who Performed the Moon” by director Hossein Cheraghi and “Dream of the Shoe” by Marzieh Ashrafian have been produced by the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults.

Over 15 theater troupes from around the world will perform during the festival that will also organize several review sessions and workshops.

The International Association of Theater for Children and Young People (ASSITEJ) holds the event annually with the aim of facilitating exchange of ideas and cultural traditions for professionals involved in theater for young people.

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