L Upendro Sharma attends 36th International Theatre Institute World Congress
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 02 2023:
L Upendro Sharma of Manipur attended the 36th International Theatre Institute (ITI) World Congress held from 20-25 February, 2023 at Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) .
The Congress was organised by ITI with the support of Fujairah Government under the patronage of UNESCO and HRH Sheikh Homad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, Member of the Supreme Council of the UAE.
The theme of the Congress was "Reunite for the Performing Arts & Humanism to galvanize our community's love of theatre and redouble the humanistic efforts we are making" .
Many activities such as workshops for local people performance and a summit was held during the Congress.
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The Congress was addressed by Wole Soyinaka, former ITI President, Nobel Prize literature, Lemi Ponifasio, New Zealand and noted choreographer Shahid Nadeem, Pakistan and renowned Director, etc.
There were round table discussions on performing arts, education today, performing arts and social change, etc.
The Congress was attended by over 250 delegates from 70 countries.
A strong 9 member delegation of India including L Upendro Sharma of Manipur participated in the Congress.
The team was led by Vanarasi Prasad, Theatre Director.
He along with two Indian delegates participated in the General Assembly as well as election of Executive Council of ITI.
He was an organiser of Panthoibi Natya Mandir, Imphal and former Director, Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy and is also the president of Lions Club of Imphal Greater.