The United Nations cultural agency
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today that it is awarding its annual Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture to
Sudanese actor and theatre director Ali Mahdi Nouri and French
professor Cherif Khaznadar.
The prize, funded by the emirate of Sharjah and awarded by the UN
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), honours
individuals, groups or institutions that have made a significant
contribution to the development, dissemination and promotion of Arab
culture worldwide, as well as the conservation and revitalization of
Arab intangible heritage.
Seven years ago Mr. Nouri founded the Al-Bugaa Theatre, which travels
around conflict zones in Sudan and stages plays performed by child
soldiers and war orphans. His creations, inspired by Sudanese cultural
heritage, comprise various narration techniques as well as folklore
and pantomime, according to a UNESCO news release.
"This work uses the Arab language and culture – notably songs and
stories – as strengths upon which the young actors can rebuild their
lives," stated the international jury that examined the nominations
for the award.
Professor Khaznadar, who is also a theatre director, poet and
novelist, runs the Maison des cultures du monde in Paris that he
founded in 1982.
The jury noted the pride of place he has given Arab cultural events in
the programme of the Maison des cultures du monde, and cited his
invaluable contribution to "the dialogue between Arab culture and
other cultures for nearly 50 years."
A monetary prize of $30,000 each and the awards will be presented to
the two laureates in a ceremony on 15 April.
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