The Order of Cultural Merit for Octavian Saiu

We would like to congratulate Octavian Saiu – Adjunct Secretary General of IATC and President of the Romanian Section (Theatre Studies) of IATC – for receiving the highest distinction conferred exclusively for cultural service in Romania.

On the occasion of the Day of the National Culture, the 15th of January 2020, the President of Romania, HE Klaus Iohannis, awarded him the title, Knight of the Order of Cultural Merit. The distinction was offered “as a sign of appreciation for his important activity dedicated to theatre criticism, and for the professionalism that he has shown in promoting Romanian theatrical creation”.