World Theatre Day

Created in 1961 by UNESCO's International Theatre Institute, World Theatre Day is celebrated annually on March 27 by theatre communities around the globe. The impetus behind the Day is to celebrate the power of theatre as an indispensable bridge-builder for mutual international understanding and peace. It also Promotes and protects cultural diversity and identity in communities throughout the world. Each year, a renowned theatre artist of world stature is invited to craft an International Message to mark the global occasion.

Karnataka being the hub of theatre troupes, has several activities lined up to mark the day. Theatre artists plan to take out colourful procession and present street plays, plays and dramas are staged all through the weak in various theatres to promote the event, theatre personalities are honored and theatre songs are rendered 
in its remembrance.