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First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva watched "Thikra: Night of Remembering” production

AzerbaijanNov 1, 2026, 7:40 PM
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PUBLISHEDNov 1, 2026, 7:40 PM
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Baku, November 1, AZERTACOn November 1, the production "Thikra: Night of Remembering" was performed at the Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theater as part of the Baku International Arts Festival (BIAF-2026). First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva, along with her family members, watched the performance. "Thikra: Night of Remembering", the latest work by acclaimed director and choreographer Akram Khan, was commissioned by Wadi AlFann, a global destination for contemporary art based in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia.

Created in collaboration with award-winning visual artist Manal Al-Dowayan, Akram Khan Company’s final touring production draws on the ancient landscapes, mythology and cultural heritage of Al-Ula. Through sacred rituals and shared recollections, an all-female ensemble transcend the boundaries of time, bridging past and present to invoke an act of spiritual renewal. The production features an original score by Indian-American singer and composer Aditya Prakash. The visual aesthetics of the play were created by "Wadi AlFann" artist Manal Al-Dowayan, renowned for her large-scale multimedia installation…

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