CLEAN : Strike scuppers opening of worlds biggest theatre fest

The transcript discusses the global reach of audiences and the financial impact of event cancellations at a festival. It announces a strike affecting performances and emphasizes the right to strike as an individual choice. The cultural impact of agreements on the arts is highlighted, and ongoing dialogues with cultural authorities are detailed.

What does the speaker mean by 'le plus lointain est aussi le plus proche'?

What is the significance of the statement 'les citoyens, de communiquer sur la légitimité de leur combat'?