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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.
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2025-05-03 17:47
Locals revive tradition of cherishing ancient qanats with flowers and rosewater
TEHRAN - After more than five decades of silence, the people of Bam in southeastern Iran have revived an ancient tradition honoring qanats – the man-made subterranean aqueducts that sustained life in this arid region for centuries.
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2025-04-25 17:04
Tehran hosts Golab-Giri festivals to celebrate rosewater heritage
TEHRAN – The Tehran Municipality has launched a series of Golab-Giri (traditional rosewater distillation) festivals across the capital, bringing a fragrant slice of Iranian cultural heritage to urban audiences.
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2024-05-13 18:35
Rosewater festival: a celebration of tradition and culture underway in Tehran
TEHRAN – A rosewater festival is currently underway at Tehran’s Eshragh Cultural Center, captivating visitors with a myriad of cultural and artistic programs.
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2024-01-10 17:50
Behbahan blossoms: daffodil season opens doors to nature’s splendor and cultural charm
TEHRAN - Behbahan in the southwest Khuzestan province stands as one of Iran’s most renowned hubs for daffodils.
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2023-12-30 08:50
Saffron harvest: a unique agritourism experience
TEHRAN – Saffron production in Iran is not not just an annual harvest; it’s a cultural celebration, a kind of feast, and an immersive journey into the heart of one of the world's most treasured spices.
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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.
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2023-06-10 20:54
Agritourism: Hamedan village to host rosewater festival
TEHRAN – To enrich its agritourism sector, a village in Hamedan province will be holding a public festival dedicated to damask roses for the first time.
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2023-05-23 18:25
A symphony of scents and carnival flair: former royal palace hosts Golab-Giri festival
TEHRAN – A time-honored Golab-Giri festival, dedicated to pink roses, is currently underway on the premises of Kakh-e Morvarid (Pearl Palace), which was once a Pahlavi royal residence in Karaj, the capital of Alborz province.
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2023-05-12 18:29
A haven for the senses: Tehran hosts rosewater festival
TEHRAN – An annual Golab-Giri festival, which is dedicated to pink roses, is currently underway near Lake Chitgar, western Tehran.
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2023-05-07 18:29
By Afshin Majlesi
Blossoming beauty: rosewater festival is a place to be
Once again, joyous celebrations of roses take center stage in Kashan and many other Iranian villages and towns where rosewater production is at its peak.
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2023-04-04 19:17
Iran hopes to win UNESCO recognition for rosewater festivals
TEHRAN – Iran eyes a UNESCO World Heritage tag for its rosewater festivals, which are known as Golab-Giri by the locals.