TEHRAN – Nine Iranian groups will compete in the different sections of the 13th Highfest International Performing Art Festival, which opens today in the Armenian capital of Yerevan.

The groups Anamis, Hiro and Rahy are scheduled to perform the traditional dances “Markab”, “Suspicious” and “The Smell of Rain” respectively.

A contemporary dance named “Creation” will be performed by the Aura Theater Group, while “My Name, Iran” will be performed by the storytelling troupe Darham.

Thespians from the troupes Mim, Payezheh, Qesseh and the Creative Theatre Company are scheduled to stage “Oedipus”, “Drowning Treasure”, “She Photographed Memories” and “Mama Yerma” respectively.

The Highfest International Performing Art Festival will come to an end on October 8.

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