Kirkuk:Kirkuk Governorate is gearing up to host the 10th edition of the Kirkuk International Street Theater Festival, featuring participants from 17 countries. The festival will showcase theatrical performances along with a variety of artistic and cultural activities aimed at promoting cultural exchange and fostering direct engagement between artists and the audience.

According to Iraqi News Agency, Festival Director Najat Najm announced that the event is scheduled for the 12th, 13th, and 14th of next month. This year’s festival is dedicated to the artist Halkawt Aziz and will be held under the theme “Ten Years on the Street… Ten Years with the People.” The theme celebrates a decade since the festival’s inception, highlighting its influence in bringing theater to public spaces and encouraging direct interaction with the public.

Preparations have been completed for the inclusion of 16 theatrical productions from various countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America. Participating nations include Argentina, Poland, France, Belgium, Turkey, and Russia, as well as several Arab countries such as Tunisia.