democratic cultural environment

Editorial Views

Ensure free and democratic cultural environment

During the reign of previous governments, the cultural arena was dominated by sycophancy and authoritarian artistic practices. Party members and so-called artists held sway. State-run radio, television, and cultural institutions were all under their control. Even non-artists found places as artists there. Now, the time has come to free the cultural sector from sycophancy and end all forms of authoritarian artistic practices.