Kurdish Theater: A Living Narrative of Gorus Identity and Culture in Bijar

Bijar – The theater stage in Bijar, with Kurdish narratives reflecting local culture, has provided an opportunity to honor the Gorus dialect and link art with the historical identity of the region.

Ambassador Arjan of the Provinces Group: Bijar has long been one of the cultural and artistic centers of Gros region, and performing arts have a special place in the cultural atmosphere of this city. The presence of capable artists, the formation of theater groups and the reception of theater performances by the audience are part of the artistic background of a city where the stage has always been an opportunity to narrate the life, culture and identity of the people.

In the meantime, Charknavis Bijar theater group is one of the active and well-known groups of performing arts in the city, which during its years of activity, by performing various works and focusing on Kurdish plays, has contributed to the continuity of local theater.

For this group, performing works in Kurdish is not just about choosing a performance language; Rather, it is an opportunity to keep alive the dialect of Grosse region, transfer cultural concepts and create a closer relationship between the show and the local audience.

In the past years, Charknavis group has been present in the theater field by performing various shows, including "Nazi Abad" show, and by producing Kurdish works, it has followed its specialized path in this field.

The presence of this group's works in theatrical events and the passage of some of its productions to different stages of drama festivals, including the Fajr International Theater Festival, are among the other parts of the artistic performance of this group.

scribe; You continued a path in Kurdish theater

Seyed Yaser Hashemzadeh, one of the directors of Bijar Charknovis theater group, in an interview with Mehr reporter, referring to the place of theater in the cultural life of the city, said: Theater is one of the important cultural capacities of Bijar, and the artists of this city have provided the basis for the formation of valuable experiences in the field of performing arts during the past years with continuous efforts and activities.

He added: activity in the field of theater, especially Kurdish theater, in addition to the artistic aspect, creates a cultural responsibility towards the native language and identity of the region; Because language is a part of people's cultural memory and performing arts can provide the context for its use and transmission to future generations.

Referring to the latest work of the Charknavis group, Hashemzadeh said: "Khers" show is the latest work of this group, which has been prepared to perform in front of the audience using the Kurdish language and the dialect of the region.

He continued: The group's effort in producing this work is a continuation of the path we have followed in the past years in the field of performing Kurdish shows. The path that, despite the difficulties of theater production and performance, is based on the artists' interest in the language, culture and art of the region.

Emphasizing the importance of supporting drama groups, the director said: the continuation of theater groups depends on the provision of performance facilities, the accompaniment of cultural institutions and the reception of audiences, and supporting these capacities can help produce more works and strengthen the position of theater in the city.

"Bear"; Narration of art based on the Kurdish language

He emphasized: "Khers" show is the latest work of Charknois Bijar group, which is staged under the direction of Kamran Jabari and Seyed Yaser Hashemzadeh.

This Bijari artist emphasized: Kamran Jabari in the dramaturgy department and Jafar Sirishabadi collaborated in the translation and rewriting of the text in Kurdish language.

He continued: Shaishte Farmanifard, Peyman Jabari, Donya Hashemi, Shiva Chavshin, Mohammad Watankhah and Hiro Soroush are the actors of this work.

He emphasized: This show will be performed from 22 Mehr to 15 Aban 1405 in the Gross Auditorium of the Amir Nizam Grossi Art Cultural Complex in Bijar, on the number one platform, and those interested can watch it every day from 18:00.

Hashemzadeh said: The performance of this work in the language and cultural atmosphere of the region provides an opportunity to pay attention to the Gros dialect and its capacities in dramatic narratives. A capacity that can strengthen the audience's connection with their linguistic and cultural heritage in addition to entertainment and artistic experience.

Governor Bijar: Supporting artists is supporting the cultural identity of the region

During the performance of the "Khers" play, Bijar Governor Kazem Kazemi met and talked with the director and actors of the play.

In this meeting, the capacities of performing arts of the city, the role of artists in preserving and transferring cultural heritage and the necessity of supporting artistic activities were discussed.

Emphasizing the importance of cultural and artistic activities, Governor Bijar considered the Kurdish language and dialect a part of the cultural identity of the region and emphasized the need to pay attention to the capacity of local artists and support the groups that work in this area.

Referring to the role of art in transferring cultural values and heritage to future generations, Kazemi said: supporting artists and providing a suitable environment for their activities can help the cultural dynamics of the city and strengthen local identity.

He added: The language and culture of Gros region is part of Bijar's cultural capital, and the existing capacities in the field of art, especially performing arts, should be used to introduce and protect this heritage.

Governor Bijar also emphasized the importance of continuing theatrical performances, providing opportunities for artists to participate in cultural arenas, and paying attention to the demands of activists in this area.

Kurdish theater; A cultural capital that needs support

The continuation of the activity of groups like Charknois shows that the performing arts still have a significant capacity to preserve and recreate the indigenous culture of Bijar; A capacity that can be expanded with effective support, providing performance facilities and creating more communication between artists and audiences.

The performance of the "Bear" show is more than just a stage event, it is an opportunity for the Kurdish language and Gros dialect to be seen in the cultural atmosphere of the city. A language that requires active presence in daily life and artistic fields to preserve it.

With its cultural and artistic background, Bijar has the capacity to strengthen the place of theater in the cultural life of the people by supporting theater groups and continuing the production of local works. A path whose realization depends on the companionship of artists, cultural institutions, authorities and audiences.