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2026-01-17 17:51
Wedding in Kordestan celebrates culture, music and unity
TEHRAN – Wedding ceremonies have deeply rooted in various ancient rituals and beliefs in every corner of Iran. Among them, Kurdish weddings may be the most colorful and lively ones.
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2026-01-03 16:55
Folk artist known as ‘Father Geppetto of Iran’ dies at 68
TEHRAN - Iranian folk artist Osman Rahmanzadeh, widely known as the “Father Geppetto of Iran” for his wooden figurines depicting Kurdish life, died on Friday after a period of lung illness.
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2025-12-22 17:45
Archaeologist says pomegranate origin traces back to the Iranian plateau
TEHRAN--Pomegranate is not only a plant native to the Iranian plateau, but also a symbol of civilization that has been present in Iranian culture as a symbol of fertility, blessing, and continuity of life, at least since the Iron Age until today, and rituals such as Yalda Night are a direct continuation of this ancient tradition.
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2025-12-01 17:31
Excavations reveal secrets of seasonal pastoral camp in Hawraman Mountains
TEHRAN — Newly published findings from rescue excavations at the Bardeh Mar archaeological site in Iran’s Hawraman region are shedding fresh light on the seasonal rhythms of pastoral life during the Islamic period.
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2025-11-30 18:59
Baneh rosewater festival added to Iran’s national tourism calendar
TEHRAN – An annual rosewater festival being held in the border city of Baneh, western Iran, has been officially inscribed in the country’s national tourism events calendar, becoming the tenth registered tourism event of Kordestan province, provincial tourism chief announced on Monday.
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2025-10-26 17:19
Quranic-themed handicraft exhibit underway in Sanandaj
TEHRAN — A handicrafts exhibition showcasing various objects mainly with a Quranic theme is currently underway in Sanandaj, the capital of Kordestan province, western Iran.
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2025-10-10 17:18
Governor calls for intl. promotion of Marivan
TEHRAN – The governor of Marivan has urged greater efforts to promote the city’s tourism potential at both national and international levels, saying its attractions have not yet been properly introduced to domestic and foreign audiences.
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2025-10-06 18:15
Mehregan festival to be held in Karaftu cave
TEHRAN—Head of Kordestan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department gave news of holding a ceremony in the historic area of Karaftu cave to mark the first anniversary of the inscription of the Celebration of Mehregan on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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2025-09-17 15:59
Ban on exports of Iranian backgammon lifted
TEHRAN—An official with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts announced the lifting of the ban on backgammon exports.
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2025-09-13 17:34
Kordestan, a hidden treasure in west of Iran
TEHRAN—Kordestan is an area with ancient history and culture, breathtaking nature and hospitable people. It is a province which boasts soaring mountains, terraced villages, authentic Kordish music, and lasting handicrafts. It has an unparalleled capacity to attract domestic and foreign tourists.
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2025-05-13 17:16
Iranian village showcased as sustainable tourism model at BRICS meeting
TEHRAN - The historical stepped village of Palangan in Iran’s Kordestan province was introduced as a successful example of sustainable tourism that preserves local culture and heritage during a BRICS meeting held in Brazil on Monday.
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2025-05-04 17:43
Palangan prepares to host Hezar-Daf festival with enhanced infrastructure
TEHRAN - The historic village of Palangan is gearing up to host the annual Hezar-Daf festival, one of the region’s most significant cultural and spiritual events celebrating the traditional music of the western Iranian region.
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2025-05-03 18:03
First Kurdish purebred horse festival held in Sanandaj
TEHRAN – Sanandaj in western Iran hosted its first-ever festival of Kurdish purebred horses on Friday, drawing equestrians and horse enthusiasts from across the country.
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2024-11-30 17:47
Archaeologist calls for increased excavations of Neolithic sites in Kermanshah
TEHRAN - Hojjat Darabi, an archaeologist and faculty member at Razi University in Kermanshah, has called for intensified archaeological excavations in the Kermanshah region, emphasizing its unparalleled significance for understanding the Neolithic era.
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2024-11-18 17:05
7,500-year-old relics unearthed in western Iran
TEHRAN - Archaeologists working at Qeshlaq Tappeh, a site partially submerged by the Talvar Dam in Iran’s western province of Kordestan, have uncovered cultural artifacts and remains dating back approximately 7,500 years.
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2024-11-17 17:46
Flights between Sanandaj, Kurdistan Region of Iraq proposed to strengthen tourism
TEHRAN – Moslem Shojaei, the director of marketing and foreign tourism development at Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, has announced promising outcomes from Iran’s recent tourism roadshow held in Sulaymaniyah, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
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2024-11-16 17:35
Iran’s Kordestan, Turkey’s Van arrange fam tour
TEHRAN – A tourism official with Iran’s Korestan has announced plans for a joint familiarization (fam) tour between the western Iranian province and Turkey’s Van province.
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2024-11-16 17:26
Iran stages tourism roadshow in Sulaymaniyah
Tehran – Iran has organized a tourism roadshow in Sulaymaniyah, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, to highlight its diverse tourism opportunities.
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2024-11-08 15:56
Asef Vaziri Mansion: a cultural gem of Kurdish heritage
TEHRAN - The Asef Vaziri Mansion, known as the “Kurdish House,” stands as a testament to the rich cultural identity of the Kurdish tribes and is a significant cultural relic in Sanandaj, the capital of Kordestan province in western Iran.
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2024-09-09 18:18
Western Iran’s enchanting landscapes to dazzle at Iraqi expo
TEHRAN - The western tourism axis of Iran will be highlighted at the Sulaymaniyah International Tourism Exhibition in Iraq, scheduled to take place in late September, to attract foreign tourists and boost international cooperation.
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2024-08-20 18:47
Picturesque Hajij village eyes UNESCO World Heritage status
TEHRAN - The picturesque village of Hajij, nestled in the UNESCO-registered Cultural Landscape of Uramanat in western Iran, is on the path to becoming a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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2024-08-10 18:15
Kordestan puts sports tourism on agenda
TEHRAN - Kordestan has the potential to become a hub for sports tourism through arranging athletic events, according to governor-general.
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2024-08-02 17:17
Iran treasures to shine at Sulaymaniyah expo
TEHRAN – Iran is set to highlight arrays of tourism tressures at a show to be held in the Iraqi city of Sulaymaniyah in late September.
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2024-07-30 17:12
Relics from the first millennium BC recovered in Kordestan
TEHRAN – Authorities in Kordestan have recovered some artifacts, dating back to the first millennium BC, following a tip-off about illegal trading in Sanandaj.
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2024-07-29 18:02
UNESCO listing brings economic boom to Uramanat region
TEHRAN - On the anniversary of the World Heritage inscription of the Cultural Landscape of Uramanat, a local tourism official stated that UNESCO recognition has boosted employment across the rural region.
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2024-06-14 18:26
By Afshin Majlesi
From Sanandaj to Uraman: highlights of a road trip through kordestan
TEHRAN – Visiting Kordestan is a wonderful opportunity to experience a unique culture and meet people who proudly preserve their rich heritage.
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2024-06-10 18:05
Iran, Iraqi Kurdistan see surge in medical tourism
TEHRAN – Medical tourism is a significant area for developing tourism between Iran and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, West Azarbaijan’s governor-general said on Monday.
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2024-05-18 18:38
Exhibits of rarely-seen antiquities open in Iranian provinces
TEHRAN – In commemoration of International Museum Day [MAY 18], a number of exhibitions, showcasing rarely-seen relics borrowed from the National Museum of Iran, have raised the curtains on across the country.
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2024-05-04 17:59
Emad ud-Duleh Mosque: a testament to cultural exchange and spiritual significance
TEHRAN - Emad ud-Duleh Mosque stands as a unique architectural gem, located in the heart of Kermanshah city within the bustling traditional bazaar.
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2024-04-20 18:11
Hezar-Daf Festival reverberates musical legacy of Kordestan
TEHRAN - The echoes of the ancient melodies resonated, in Palangan, one of the Kordestan’s oldest villages, enriching the spirits of thousands of fellow countrymen.