Iran’s Regional Music Festival kicks off in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN- On Friday, the 17th edition of Iran’s Regional Music Festival kicked off in Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hormozgan province, attracting individuals adorned in colorful clothing, speaking various dialects, and gathering to experience the diverse music of different ethnic groups across the country.

At least 28 dead, 750 injured as explosion rocks Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port

TEHRAN - A huge explosion occurred at around 12.30 pm local time on Saturday at Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Hormozgan Province, leaving at least 28 dead and 750 injured, according to the provincial judiciary department.

Hormozgan to host Iran’s Regional Music Festival 

TEHRAN- The 17th edition of the Iran’s Regional Music Festival will take place in the southern province of Hormozgan, with participation from 32 groups representing 22 provinces across the country.

Hindu Temple to host handicrafts exhibition

TEHRAN- The Hindu Temple in Bandar Abbas, southern Hormozgan province, is scheduled to host a handicrafts exhibition from December 25 to 27. 

Iran eases travel to southernmost Bu Musa Island

TEHRAN - The Iranian government has announced the removal of travel restrictions to Bu Musa Island, making the strategic isle accessible to all Iranian citizens without prior vetting.

Tribal crafts exhibit underway in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN – A tribal festival featuring a variety of nationwide Iranian handicrafts and souvenirs has opened to the public in Bandar Abbas, an ancient port city in southern Iran.

Aerial tourism to gain momentum in Hormozgan province

TEHRAN – Hormozgan’s tourism chief has announced plans to expand the province’s aerial tourism infrastructure through private sector investment.

Car rally from Caspian Sea to Persian Gulf to commence on World Tourism Day

TEHRAN - The second edition of the International Tourist Rally from the Caspian Sea to the Persian Gulf is set to kick off on Friday, September 27 which coincides with World Tourism Day.

85,000 people underpin Hormozgan’s reputation as a living museum of handicrafts

TEHRAN – Hormozgan province is home to over 85,000 craftspeople who have inherited ancient skills from their ancestors.

Pakistan’s Peace and Friendship fleet docks in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN- A Pakistani naval fleet, in a gesture of peace and friendship, arrived in Iran's Bandar Abbas on Saturday morning.

World Heritage base dedicated to Trans-Iranian Railway launched

TEHRAN – On Thursday, a World Heritage base dedicated to the UNESCO-designated Trans-Iranian Railway was launched in Iran’s Savadkuh county of Mazandaran province.

Lal Pari: Indian travelers reach majestic Isfahan on 73-year-old car

TEHRAN— A team of Indian adventurers riding on a 1950 MG YT and camper van has reached Isfahan, which is widely known as “half the world”.

Indian adventurers riding 1950 MG YT reach Iran in their 12,000-km epic journey

TEHRAN—Indian adventurers riding 1950 MG YT have arrived on Iranian soil on their 12,000-km itinerary which crosses 16 countries toward England.

Isfahan, Bandar Abbas: discover enchanting cities of crafts and folk arts

TEHRAN - If you are looking to immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Iran, two cities that should be on the top of your list are Isfahan and Bandar Abbas.

Workshop on millennia-old footwear to be held in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN –A workshop on the art of making Giveh, a traditional footwear being produced in the Iranian plateau for millennia, is planned to be held in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas in Hormozgan province on Tuesday, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.

Conference to explore Iranian handicrafts in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN –The southern port city of Bandar Abbas in Hormozgan province will be hosting a national conference to discuss Iranian handicrafts and traditional arts On June 17, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.

By Sadegh Fereydounabadi

 122,000 tons of diplomacy

TEHRAN – Henry Kissinger once hailed U.S. aircraft carriers as being “100,000 tons of diplomacy,” highlighting the role navy ships play in shoring up diplomacy.

Hormozgan province exports $3 million of handicrafts in year

TEHRAN - Handicrafts exports from Hormozgan province reached $3 million during the past Iranian calendar year 1401, which came to an end on March 20.

Passenger ferries to begin Bandar Abbas- Hengam Island route

TEHRAN – A shipping line between the port city of Bandar Abbas and Hengam Island southern Hormozgan province will be launched for the first time, the provincial tourism chief has said.

First cruise ship route to make debut in Bandar Abbas 

TEHRAN – For the first time in the country, a cruise ship route is planned to be inaugurated in Bandar Abbas, southern Hormozgan province, the tourism minister has said. 

Magnitude 5.4 quake rattles southern Iran

TEHRAN - An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale struck the city of Fin, southern Hormozgan province, 54 kilometers northwest of the capital port city of Bandar Abbas.

Handicrafts exhibit opens in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN –An exhibition of Iranian handicrafts and home-based businesses opened to the public in Bandar Abbas, southern Hormozgan province, on Tuesday.

Ferries to operate Iran-Qatar route during World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran considers operating passenger ferries to and from Qatar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by the neighboring state in November and December.