National Intangible Cultural Heritage list

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  • Persian art of Ayeneh-Kari added to UNESCO intangible heritage list 2025-12-12 08:40

    Persian art of Ayeneh-Kari added to UNESCO intangible heritage list

    TEHRAN — Ayeneh-Kari, the art of mirror-work in Persian architecture, was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on Thursday following a decision by the Intergovernmental Committee meeting in New Delhi.

  • Broom 2025-11-19 17:44

    Broom weaving skills registered on National Intangible Cultural Heritage list

    TEHRAN--The techniques and skills of broom weaving have been registered on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list to identify, introduce, document and protect this craft, said Alireza Izadi, director general for the registration and preservation of cultural heritage at Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

  • Iran to submit independent UNESCO nomination for traditional rosewater distillation 2025-11-09 16:50

    Iran to submit independent UNESCO nomination for traditional rosewater distillation

    TEHRAN - Iran plans to submit its own nomination file to UNESCO to register the country’s centuries-old tradition of rosewater distillation, known as Golab-Giri, as an element of intangible cultural heritage, an Iranian official said.

  • 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.

  • Iran to mark first anniversary of UNESCO listing of Mehregan festival with symposium 2025-09-30 17:36

    Iran to mark first anniversary of UNESCO listing of Mehregan festival with symposium

    TEHRAN – The Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism in Tehran is set to host a gathering to mark the first anniversary of the inscription of the Celebration of Mehregan, an ancient autumn festival, on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.