‘Art for Freedom’ unites musicians from 20 countries to support Gaza
IRNA – In an innovative initiative to raise awareness about the historic events in Gaza and strengthen the resilience of the Palestinian people against Zionist aggression, the first ‘Art for Freedom’ festival is set to take place in Tehran from February 20 to 25, 2024.
Organized under revolutionary and anti-imperialist themes, the festival will showcase performances by artists affiliated with resistance groups.
Keyvan Amjadian, the festival’s director, highlighted the urgency of bringing the global community closer to the struggle of the Palestinian people in the face of Zionist atrocities, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi in mid-Sha’ban, the 15th day of the eighth lunar month (Feb. 25).
Participating groups in singing, choir, and folklore, known for their steadfastness against Western dominance, will present their performances.
Among the countries competing in the festival are South Africa, Algeria, Uganda, Indonesia, Belarus, Yemen, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.