THEATRE "Shahnameh Khani: Narration of Shahnama" By Mohsen Mirza Ali and Ali Nari at C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, India International Centre (IIC), Lodhi Estate > 6pm on 20th December 2016

Time : 6:00 pm Add to Calendar 20/12/2016 18:00 20/12/2016 19:30 Asia/Kolkata THEATRE "Shahnameh Khani: Narration of Shahnama" By Mohsen Mirza Ali and Ali Nari Event Page : http://www.delhievents.com/2016/12/theatre-shahnameh-khani-narration-of.html C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003 DD/MM/YYYY

Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)

Venue : C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003
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Event Description : THEATRE "Shahnameh Khani: Narration of Shahnama" By Mohsen Mirza Ali and Ali Nari

Naqqali - professional storytellers who perform the Iranian epic, Shahnama (Book of Kings) written by Ferdowsi (900 AD – 1020 AD). Traditionally performed in the Qahvekhane or coffee house or on special occasions such as during Ramazan, Noruz or during the winter months. It is the oldest form of dramatic performance in Iran and the stories are narrated in verse or prose accompanied by gestures and movements, sometimes instrumental music and painted scrolls. Naqqali is on the Intangible Heritage list of UNESCO

In keeping with the Iranian tradition, the performance of Naqqali is being held on the Winter Solstice

Collaboration: Iran House of Culture

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