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2025-10-10 17:28
Gilan, where tradition lives in fields, music, and stories
TEHRAN – Nestled in Iran’s lush northern region, Gilan is a place where history breathes through vibrant traditions. This Caspian province isn’t just rich in nature, it’s a treasure trove of living culture, from haunting melodies and ancient myths to mouthwatering cuisine and timeless crafts.
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2025-09-12 17:36
Nair hosts national festival of Ash and traditional foods
TEHRAN – Iran’s 18th National Festival of Ash and Traditional Foods opened on Wednesday in Nair, Ardabil province, attracting participants from 12 provinces and drawing large crowds, officials said.
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2025-09-08 16:27
Sistan-Baluchestan: land of flavors, music, and living traditions
TEHRAN - Sistan-Baluchestan is more than just a geographical region on Iran’s map. It is a land of colors, music, flavors, and traditions, where a rich culture and history meet in everyday life.
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2025-06-06 17:26
By Afshin Majlesi
Soheili village: a model of sustainable tourism in southern Iran
QESHM ISLAND - As a journalist focused on tourism and cultural heritage, my recent journey to Soheili village, located on the sun-kissed Qeshm Island in southern Iran, felt less like a reporting mission and more like uncovering a hidden gem with astonishing potential.
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2025-04-07 14:46
A taste of tradition: Masghati festival returns to Lar
TEHRAN - The ancient city of Lar in southern Iran is set to host its fourth Masghati festival as part of its culinary heritage.
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2024-11-04 17:01
Culinary festival to fundraise for war-torn people in Gaza, Lebanon
TEHRAN - Motaharabad, a village in Zarand county of Kerman province, is set to host a culinary festival dedicated to baking the largest-ever Komaj Sehen, a traditional pastry of the region.
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2024-11-01 17:07
Bread and food festival celebrates culinary heritage in Semnan
TEHRAN – The second edition of the Taska Bread and Food Festival wrapped up on Friday, attracting a vibrant crowd of locals and visitors in the historical city of Semnan, once a key stop on the Silk Road.
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2024-10-28 10:44
Malaysian culinary event held in Tehran
TEHRAN- Malaysia’s vibrant cuisine took center stage in Tehran this weekend in a two-day culinary event titled “Flavors of Malaysia” that invited Iranians to experience the country’s rich flavors and warm hospitality.
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2024-10-14 17:26
Bahrain to host UN World Forum on gastronomy tourism
TEHRAN - The 9th edition of the UN World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism will take place in Manama, Bahrain, from November 18 to 19.
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2024-08-30 17:41
Rasht mayor attends BRICS forum, highlights tourism appeals
TEHRAN - The mayor of Rasht, Rahim Shoqi, presented the northern Iranian city’s tourism and cultural potentials at the 6th BRICS Urbanization Forum held in Moscow.
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2024-07-24 18:05
Culinary competition for people with disabilities
TEHRAN - The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts is organizing a special cooking competition to highlight the culinary skills of people with disabilities.
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2024-05-08 17:14
Semnan hosting festival of Silk Road traditions
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Semnan is playing host to a cultural heritage festival dedicated to Silk Road traditions.
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2024-04-30 21:57
Semnan to celebrate ethnic food, bread at Taska Festival
TEHRAN – A celebration of bread and ethnic foods, Semnan’s inaugural Taska Festival has been set to run from May 8 to 10 as part of the Silk Road Tourism Festival.
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2024-04-23 17:57
Tabriz puts culinary delights front and center in tourism agenda
TEHRAN - Tabriz, a city celebrated for its rich cooking heritage, is set to spotlight ‘culinary tourism’ as a major theme in this year's array of tourism events.
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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.
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2024-04-20 18:15
Symphony of flavor: Mahneshan hosts 3rd fish cooking festival
TEHRAN - Mahneshan county's third Fish Cooking Festival has delighted visitors with flavors of tradition and history, taking place adjacent to the historical Behestan Castle.
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2024-04-17 14:16
Rasht’s culinary heritage: Reshteh-Khoshkar and beyond
TEHRAN - Rasht, recognized as a Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO, stands as a vibrant amalgamation of flavors and traditions. Here, food transcends mere sustenance, becoming an intrinsic part of the culture and identity of its people.
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2024-03-17 17:18
Goush-fil made a national heritage
TEHRAN – The skill of making Goush-fil (Persian: “elephant's ear”), which is fried pastry, has been registered in Iran’s national list for intangible cultural heritage.
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2024-03-13 17:06
Kermanshah to fascinate holidaymakers as culinary destination
TEHRAN – As the countdown has started to welcome Nowruz, the Persian New Year’s holidays, Kermanshah province is poised to showcase itself to holidaymakers as one of Iran’s top culinary destinations.
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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.
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2024-03-02 18:14
Three visits, countless discoveries: a Chinese tour guide’s view of Iran
TEHRAN – A Chinese tour guide named Jill has painted a portrait of her encounter with Persian culture and lifestyle as she is paying a visit to Iran for the third time.
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2024-02-25 17:37
Culinary tourism: an overlooked intangible heritage in Isfahan
TEHRAN - Majid Danesh-Mobarhan, the chair of Isfahan’s Associations of Tourist Guides, has emphasized the potential of culinary tourism as an intangible heritage that could play a significant role in Isfahan’s tourism economy.
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2024-01-26 17:18
Culinary delights take center stage at Falak-ol-Aflak fortress in Khorramabad
TEHRAN – On Thursday, a ten-day culinary festival was kicked off in a cozy garden situated adjacent to the iconic Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress in Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province.
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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.
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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.
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2023-12-25 18:11
Tourism dialogue: Tunisia and Iran explore cooperative paths
TEHRAN – Travel insiders from Tunisia and Iran convened in Tehran for a significant meeting on Monday aimed at fostering collaboration in the tourism sector.
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2023-12-24 17:01
Culinary delights await visitors at Bojnourd festival
TEHRAN - Bojnourd, the capital of North Khorasan province, is gearing up to host a culinary festival on December 29, showcasing a diverse array of local dishes that are bound to captivate the taste buds of food enthusiasts.
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2023-12-19 18:09
Comprehensive atlas of gastronomy tourism unveiled
TEHRAN – A comprehensive atlas of gastronomy tourism in Iran was unveiled in a ceremony held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts on Monday.
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2023-12-08 17:57
Tehran’s winter wonders: a journey through seasonal splendor
TEHRAN - From the adrenaline rush of skiing and snowboarding down majestic slopes to the serene beauty of gardens and parks adorned in snow, Tehran offers an array of delights for every winter enthusiast.
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2023-11-28 16:39
AFC Asian Cup: Iran to stage month-long tourism show for football fans
TEHRAN – Iran is set to highlight its tourist destinations, rich cultural heritage, cuisine and handicrafts in Qatar simultaneously with the AFC Asian Cup games for a month.