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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.

‘Gaze’ Grabs Golden Pram Award at Zagreb

Iranian short piece ‘Gaze’, directed by Farnoosh Samadi, won the Golden Pram Award for short film at Zagreb Film Festival (ZFF).

Nardun Stew - A Pleasant Experience in Iranian Cuisine

The people of northern Iran are known for their palatable cuisine and have also registered a number of these in Iran as a national heritage. Nardun stew is one of these appetizing dishes made with pomegranates, and thus associated with the Yalda winter solstice by many Iranians.

Where is the Market for Luxury Iranian Goods?

The foreign customers of luxury Iranian goods have been introduced. Customs statistics published in Iran indicate that countries like the UAE, Iraq, and Germany were destined for many luxurious items made in Iran over the first six months of the Iranian solar calendar.

First Comprehensive Iran Travel Guide

The first comprehensive Iran Travel Guide has been published in English in association with the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.

Become Familiar with Iranian Breads

Iran has always enjoyed a melting pot of cultures over the course of its ancient history and civilization. This is evident in various areas such as its variety of dialects, clothing, lifestyles, and of course foods.

Iranian City Up for UNESCO Registration

Gonbad-e Kavus city has been nominated for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage City registration for its Turkmen rugs, said the Golestan provincial cultural heritage official on Sunday.

Ghalieh Mahi A popular fish recipe from southern Iran

Ghalieh Mahi is a stuffed fish recipe from southern Iran which is very popular in the country. It is cooked mostly in Khuzestan, Bushehr, and Hormuzgan provinces.

Sahifeh Sajjadiyeh Center Planned in India’s Hyderabad

Head of Feyz Aam Institute in Hyderabad, the capital of India's southern state of Telangana, voiced readiness for establishing a Sahifeh Sajjadiyeh center in the city.

Termeh Weaving on the Path of Forgotten Arts

Weaving termeh is the local art of Yazd, Kerman, and Isfahan in Iran.

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