Beirut UNESCO Palace hosts Iran’s National Orchestra performance 

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Orchestra gave a performance as part of an Iranian cultural festival on Wednesday night at the Conference Hall of the UNESCO Palace in Beirut.

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Thespians stage performance to keep hope alive amid pandemic  

TEHRAN – A cast of 100 thespians staged a performance named “Life Is Still on” in a crowded neighborhood in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz on Wednesday to encourage people to live with hope during the pandemic.

Director Mohsen Hosseini working on performance lamenting elimination of Persian gardens   

TEHRAN – Iranian actor and director Mohsen Hosseini are working on a performance that criticizes the elimination of Persian gardens from urban spaces.

Iranian orchestra performs at Philippines Independence Day celebration 

TEHRAN – Istgah Orchestra, an Iranian ensemble under the baton of conductor Mehdi Noruzi, performed during a celebration for the 123rd anniversary of Philippines Independence Day in Tehran on Saturday.

Austrian pianist Gottlieb Wallisch to perform in Tehran

TEHRAN – Austrian pianist Gottlieb Wallisch is scheduled to perform recitals at Tehran’s Rudaki Hall on December 27 and 28, the Rudaki Foundation announced on Sunday. 

Tribal rituals, arts and crafts on show at Kermanshah festival

TEHRAN – Tribespeople and nomads, who are natives of 21 Iranian provinces, on Saturday started showcasing and promoting their rituals, arts, crafts and souvenirs at a national festival in the western city of Kermanshah.

Children to join Noah on his epic journey at Tehran theater

TEHRAN – Iranian actress and director Maryam Motaref plans to mesmerize children by bringing the story of Noah’s ark and his journey to life in performances at a Tehran theater.

Hoomehr stages performances on Ashura tragedy in Lublin 

TEHRAN – The Iranian theater troupe Hoomehr went on stage in the Polish city of Lublin on Saturday, giving a performance on the Ashura tragedy.