TEHRAN - Minab in southern Iran’s Hormozgan province hosted a thanksgiving harvest festival dedicated to mangoes and jasmine from September 2 to 4.

The annual event transforms the city into a stage of color, fragrance, and tradition, offering travelers a vivid glimpse into the cultural soul of the Persian Gulf.

The festival blends harvest rituals with music, dance, and community spirit. Farmers present golden mangoes and jasmine garlands as offerings of gratitude, while families gather in orchards to share food, laughter, and local stories.

The air fills with the rhythms of Bandari music, children dance to folk tunes, and women showcase their vibrant traditional dress, turning Minab into a living museum of culture and heritage.

Minab, the second largest city in Hormozgan, is often called the cultural heart of the province. Located near the Persian Gulf, the city is famous for its bustling bazaars, traditional handicrafts, and folklore. Agriculture thrives here, with mangoes, dates, and citrus fruits flourishing under the subtropical sun. Alongside farming, palm-weaving and colorful women’s attire reflect the city’s deep-rooted traditions.

For locals, mangoes symbolize prosperity and sweetness in life, while jasmine represents purity and joy. Their pairing in one festival reflects harmony between abundance and beauty—an expression of Minab’s way of life. Artisans display crafts inspired by maritime and agrarian heritage, poets recite verses honoring the bond between people and nature, and every corner of the city feels like part of the celebration.

For many travelers, the festival is more than a seasonal event—it is an invitation to experience gratitude, resilience, and cultural pride in one of southern Iran’s most welcoming communities.

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