Culinary

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  • Meshginshahr 2026-02-06 17:02

    90 traditional foods spotlighted at Meshginshahr festival

    TEHRAN – A regional culinary festival was recently held at the Sheikh Heydar Mausoleum complex in Meshginshahr, Ardabil province, featuring more than 90 varieties of traditional and authentic foods.

  • Digi and glimpses of culinary heritage in Qaleh Bala village 2025-12-14 17:50

    Digi and glimpses of culinary heritage in Qaleh Bala village

    TEHRAN – A traditional dish known as Digi, prepared using a centuries-old method in Iran’s Qaleh Bala village, offers insight into the area’s indigenous culinary culture, reflecting local knowledge, communal practices and social traditions passed down through generations.

  • Tabriz, a heaven for culinary tourism 2025-11-30 18:52

    Tabriz, a heaven for culinary tourism

    TEHRAN – From hearty stews to fragrant nougat, the flavors of Tabriz offer a vibrant gateway into one of Iran’s richest gastronomic traditions, positioning the historic city as a rising destination for culinary tourism.

  • Exhibit on food culture underway at Niavaran palace complex 2025-10-20 17:20

    Exhibit on food culture underway at Niavaran palace complex

    TEHRAN – A month-long exhibition titled “Taste of the Museum; From Table to Art” is currently underway at the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran.

  • Gilan, where tradition lives in fields, music, and stories 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.

  • Nair hosts national festival of Ash and traditional foods 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.

  • Sistan-Baluchestan: land of flavors, music, and living traditions 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.

  • Local residents of Soheili village sit on the deck of a traditional Lenj boat near the coast of this southern Iranian village, located on Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf. The swaying mangroves of the Hara Forest can also be seen in the background. 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.