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The “Ashigh” - Treasures of Iranian Arts and Culture

“Ashigh” is a term used in northwestern Iran to describe the mystics and songwriters who perform on the road. The Ashigh are often skilled in improvisation and at times write their own lyrics and music.

Parade of Classic Automobiles in Two Iranian Cities

Classical cars were paraded on the streets of Tehran and Karaj on Wednesday.

“Watch Me!” Represents Iran in IFFD

The short animation “Watch me!”, directed by Reza Mehranfar has been accepted at the 3rd International Film Festival on Disability (IFFD, Handicap) in Lyon, France.

Iran Parliament Agrees with Setup of Tourism Ministry

Iranian MPs have agreed to upgrade the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization into a ministry.

Germany to Host Iranian Trains by 2019

Negotiations with German officials during the past two years have been successful and Iranian trains are expected to start departing for Germany by the next year, said the Head of International Organizations Unit at the Railways of Islamic Republic of Iran.

Fesenjan – Try This Original Northern Recipe

Fesenjan stew is an original dish of Guilan Province, northern Iran, popular across the country mostly in the winter. It is cooked with chicken or duck, and at times meat balls if this is preferred. The main ingredients are walnuts and pomegranate paste. It is a sour dish, but a little sugar can be added to sweeten it. Two cups of fresh pomegranate juice can also be added for extra taste.

Doors of Achaemenid City will Open to Tourists

The Rivi historic site is a significant Achaemenid city in northeastern Iran. It will open to the public for the first time in March 2019 on the Iranian New Year, Nowruz.

World Center for Handicrafts and Tourism in Iran

Iran has proposed the setup of a centre for handicrafts and tourism in Iran under UNTWO supervision.

Ghormeh Sabzi – An unrivaled Iranian Dish

Ghormeh Sabzi is Iran’s topmost favorite dish. It is cooked across the country with some small variations. It is probably safe to say it is the most original Persian stew. One of its advantages is that it tastes even better when it is leftover and warmed up a second time. It is served with rice which must be prepared separately.

Iran Among Safest Countries in the World

Iran is as safe as the UK when it comes to security, according to a new interactive map showing the risk level around the world.

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