Neste dia, pretende-se destacar a importância do teatro na história e cultura da humanidade, através de vários eventos e iniciativas organizadas por todo o mundo
World Theater Day has been celebrated since 1961, at the initiative of the International Theater Institute (ITI).
On this day, it is intended to highlight the importance of theater in the history and culture of humanity, through various events and initiatives organized around the world.
Various national and international theatrical events are organized to mark this occasion.
One of the most important celebrations of this day is the circulation of the international message of World Theater Day, through which, at the invitation of Iti, a worldwide recognition figure shares its reflections on the theme of theater and the culture of peace.
The first international message of World Theater Day was written by Jean Cocteau (France) in 1962.
He was first in Helsinki, and then in Vienna at the 9th World Iti Congress in June 1961 that President Arvi Kivimaa proposed, on behalf of the Finnish Center of the International Theater Institute, which was instituted a World Theater Day. The proposal, supported by the Scandinavian centers, was taken with acclamation.]]>