{"id":1034301,"date":"2026-06-29T13:50:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rri.ro\/?p=1034301"},"modified":"2026-06-29T10:32:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T07:32:15","slug":"fits-2026-comes-to-a-close","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rri.ro\/en\/news-and-current-affairs\/today-in-the-news\/fits-2026-comes-to-a-close-id1034301.html","title":{"rendered":"FITS 2026 Comes to a Close"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of Romania\u2019s most important cultural events, the Sibiu International Theater Festival (center), closed its doors on Sunday. The festival, which took place from June 19 to 28, featured approximately 850 events performed by some 5,000 artists from over 80 countries. The theme of this year\u2019s edition, \u2018SOUL\u2019, emphasizes that the soul takes precedence over technology, whether it be that of the artist or the audience member. As stated by the festival\u2019s president, Constantin Chiriac, an actor and the general director of the \u201cRadu Stanca\u201d National Theater in Sibiu, the 33<sup>rd<\/sup> edition chose this theme to show what creation, emotion, and the connection with the audience truly mean; and this is our very reason for being, not a mere slogan.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For ten days, the former 2007 European Capital of Culture hosted theater performances, outdoor shows, music, dance, circus acts, visual installations, conferences, exhibitions, book launches, workshops, film screenings, and cultural discussions. Performances were also held in towns and villages around Sibiu. Most cultural events took place in unconventional venues and outdoors. Invited to a conversation with writer Marius Chivu, Ambassador Simona Miculescu, Romania\u2019s permanent representative to UNESCO, stated that the Sibiu International Theater Festival represents \u2018a model of cultural diplomacy\u2019 cited as an example in numerous international meetings. She emphasized that, through its scale and international prestige, this event promotes Romania\u2019s image around the world.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Romanian Cultural Institute supported the participation of several major Romanian productions included in the festival\u2019s program, helping to promote artistic excellence. Among the performances supported are \u201cColibri,\u201d directed by Florin Piersic Jr., and \u2018Pe\u015ftele balon\u2019 (Pufferfish) directed by Theo Herghelegiu, both productions of the Bucharest Art Theater, \u2018Don Quijote\u2019 (Don Quixote) directed by Alexandru Dabija, a production of the ACT Theater, \u2018Ivanov\u2019 directed by Eugen Jebeleanu, a production of the \u2018Marin Sorescu\u2019 National Theater in Craiova, \u2018Sebastian\u2019 directed by Matei Lucaci Grunberg, a production of the \u2018Maria Filotti\u2019 Theater in Br\u0103ila, as well as \u2018The Learned Conspiracy\u2019 directed by Marius Oltean, a production of the Liviu Rebreanu Theater Association. In recognition of their contribution to the festival\u2019s prestige, Sibiu\u2019s Walk of Fame has been expanded to include eight leading figures in the performing arts from around the world: Fanny Ardant, Cristian M\u0103celaru, Yamamoto Noh Theater, Wim Vandekeybus, Emma Dante, Elfriede Jelinek, Margareta Niculescu, and Ofelia Popii. (LS)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of Romania\u2019s most important cultural events, the Sibiu International Theater Festival (center), closed its doors on Sunday. The festival, which took place from June 19 to 28, featured approximately 850 events performed by some 5,000 artists from over 80 countries. 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