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2024-04-23 17:38

Ardabil to host 2nd festival dedicated to Shahsevan nomads

TEHRAN – The second edition of a tribal festival dedicated to Shahsevan nomads will be held in Ardabil province on April 25 and 26.

2024-04-21 17:03

Rhubarb Festival celebrates Kuhsorkh’s local products, crafts

TEHRAN – In a celebration of the Kuhsorkh’s vast array of local plant products, the fourth edition of the Rhubarb Festival has delighted hundreds of attendees.

2024-04-20 18:11

Hezar-Daf Festival reverberates musical legacy of Kordestan

TEHRAN - The echoes of the ancient melodies resonated, in Palangan, one of the Kordestan’s oldest villages, enriching the spirits of thousands of fellow countrymen.

2024-03-11 17:52

UNESCO-listed caravanserai hosting Nowruz festival

TEHRAN - Semnan's department for cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts has announced the inauguration of a Nowruz festival, titled “Semnan, Home of World Heritage Caravanserais,” being held at the city’s Shah Abbasi Caravanserai.

2024-03-09 17:29

Samanu festival celebrated in Bojnourd

TEHRAN - In a vibrant celebration of culinary heritage, the Samanu festival was held in Bojnourd in collaboration with the municipality and the Cultural Heritage Department of North Khorasan province on Friday.

2024-03-06 18:08

Eying a UN label, Bisheh to host festival dedicated to nature lovers

TEHRAN – Iran’s Bisheh, which is nominated for UN Tourism’s list of the best tourism villages, is set to host a special festival intended to promote its tourist appeal for nature lovers.

2024-02-21 23:16

Sculptor advocates for permanent craft exhibition in Tehran

TEHRAN - Renowned glass sculpture artist, Mahmoud Fadayi, participating in the eighth edition of the Sarv-e simin Festival, has emphasized the impact of holding a permanent exhibition for handicrafts.

2024-01-30 17:41

Zoroastrians illuminate mid-winter night in UNESCO-listed festival

TEHRAN - On Tuesday evening, clusters of Iranian Zoroastrians in various cities such as Tehran, Yazd, Shiraz, and Kerman came together to celebrate the ancient Sadeh festival.

Fajr intl. handicrafts festival: a global showcase of artistry and tradition in Tehran

2024-01-28 18:37

By Afshin Majlesi

Fajr festival: a global showcase of artistry and tradition in Tehran

TEHRAN - Tehran is to host a major international handicrafts festival, aimed to signal a message of intergenerational connection in the realm of traditional arts and crafts.

2024-01-28 18:23

UN Tourism chief welcomes Iran’s decision to abolish visas for 33 countries

TEHRAN – Zurab Pololikashvili, the Secretary-General of the UN Tourism, formerly (UNWTO), has warmly welcomed Iran’s decision to cancel visas with 33 countries, expressing optimism about a vibrant future for tourism for the ancient country.

2023-12-30 17:47

Festival of traditional food held in Bojnourd

TEHRAN - Bojnourd, the capital of North Khorasan province, hosted a vibrant celebration of traditional cuisines during a festival held on Friday.

2023-12-30 08:50

Over 200 local dishes offered at festival in northern Iran

TEHRAN – On Thursday, the third edition of Iran’s grand culinary festival was held in Rasht, the capital of Gilan province with the presence of several foreign envoys and diplomats.

2023-12-25 18:15

Local flavors and floral splendor: Khafr county gears up for daffodil festival

TEHRAN - A vibrant festival dedicated to daffodils will be held in Khafr county of the southern Fars province, on December 28 and 29, announced a local tourism official.

Yalda’s splendor, when love and light converge in the longest night

2023-12-20 17:36

By Afshin Majlesi

Yalda’s splendor, when love and light converge in the longest night

As the curtains of autumn draw to a close and winter begins its ceremonial entrance, Iranians worldwide, alongside aficionados of Persian culture, prepare in anticipation for the year’s Yalda night.

2023-11-25 18:10

Tourism minister praises unity among Iranian nomads, ethnic groups

TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism minister on Friday expressed admiration for the national unity that exists among Iranian nomads and ethnic groups.

2023-11-22 17:40

Exhibit dedicated to nomadic life opens in Tehran

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, an exhibition dedicated to nomadic lifestyle, handicrafts, souvenirs, and tourism appeals opened in Tehran.

2023-11-21 18:01

Intl. festival of Iranian nomads & tribal economy opens in northern Iran

TEHRAN – On Monday, the 16th edition of an international festival of Iranian nomads & tribal economy was launched in the ancient city of Gorgan, northern Iran, among a crowd of various tribes and curious visitors.

2023-11-13 16:32

Iranian nomads launch major tourism festival

TEHRAN – َOn Monday, tens of nomads from various Iranian provinces launched a major festival to highlight their cultural heritage and tourism magnetism.

2023-11-11 17:33

Iran, Turkmenistan underline cultural harmonies at joint festival

TEHRAN – Tens of Iranian tourism insiders, crafters, performers, and exhibitors along with their Turkmen fellows underlined cultural harmonies at a recent joint festival.

2023-11-10 16:36

Uramanat farmers adorn gardens to celebrate harvest of pomegranates

TEHRAN – Many farmers in Uramanat, a UNESCO-registered rural landscape in western Iran, adorned gardens to celebrate the harvest of pomegranates.

File photo depicts a Turkmen troupe staging a folk performance.

2023-11-01 18:25

Iranian, Turkmen tourism festival opens in Ashgabat

TEHRAN – An Iranian-Turkmen festival, throwing the spotlight on top travel destinations, folk arts, local cuisines, traditions, and handicrafts of the two nations, opened today in Ashgabat.

2023-10-13 18:18

Kermanshah province steps up campaign to boost rural tourism

TEHRAN – Kermanshah’s tourism department is to intensify its sustained efforts devoted to promoting rural tourism across the western Iranian province.

2023-10-10 18:00

‘Happy nuts’ to take center stage in Damghan festival

TEHRAN— Damghan, a semi-arid county in the heart of Iran, is to hold a national festival and conference on pistachio.

TEHRAN—Iranian potters are showcasing their delicate works at the 2nd Kokand Handicrafts Festival, which is running from Spe. 21 to 23 in the ancient Uzbek city.

2023-09-22 18:02

Iranian potters showing off skills at Kokand festival

TEHRAN—Iranian potters are showcasing their delicate works at the 2nd Kokand Handicrafts Festival, which is running from Spe. 21 to 23 in the ancient Uzbek city.

2023-08-04 19:17

Iran’s “Coriolanus” on stage at Georgian festival

TEHRAN – An Iranian troupe led by director Mostafa Kushki is performing an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Coriolanus” at Poti International Festival of Regional Theaters in Georgia.

2023-07-05 21:05

Tirgan: a delightful fusion of religious rituals and culture

TEHRAN - Originating in ancient Persia, Tirgan epitomizes the rich cultural and religious heritage of the Zoroastrian community.

2023-07-04 22:36

Kurd horses compete in a beauty pageant in Kermanshah

TEHRAN – Tens of Kurd horses will participate in a beauty pageant in Kermanshah, as part of a two-day festival dedicated to that medium size breed with withers height ranging from 140 to 155 cm.