TEHRAN -- On the Occasion of the Commemoration Day of Jalaleddin Mohammad Balkhi known as Molavi, Iran's Culture Week began in Paris yesterday.

According to the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO), the cultural week is cosponsored by Iran's cultural attache in Paris, Paris Municipality and some of the French cultural foundations.

Holding "Molavi and Persian Literature" conference, screening an Iranian documentary film on tourism and holding an exhibition of painting and photography are among the programs of the week.

Moreover, holding a "Media and Culture" conference, screening the film Bird in Wind and Swallows and holding Iranian traditional arts gallery by Iranian artists are among the other programs of the week.

Iran's Culture Week is being warmly welcomed by Parisian media.