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Baghla ghatogh, Gilan and Mazandaran provinces

You’ve probably never thought that broad beans could be a comfort food, but baghla ghatogh has the potential to change that. Made with garlic, turmeric, plenty of fresh dill, and soft-boiled eggs, this traditional dish of the northern Caspian region is ridiculously tasty. Often served with rice, it will surely soothe your soul even more eaten by itself or with some warm bread.

Persian Garden - Iran

Iranians have been meticulous about garden designs for millenniums. Now we invited you to see some of them.

Persian Interior Designs - Iran

She started a project to visit some magnificent Iranian houses which are samples of a movement that stated recently to decorate modern houses with traditional decorative elements. The result is a coffee table book called 'behind closed curtains' written by Lena Spath.

Persian Paisley - Iran

In this feature we'll learn more about its history and origins. We'll also see this design on a variety of handicrafts. Last but not least we'll meet an artist whose new outlook on this motif has led him to create modern art works.

The 9th Folk Music Festival in Kerman - Iran

In this feature, the reporter takes us to the 9th Folk Music Festival held in Kerman. There were individual musicians and dancers from all around Iran, including Khorasan, Kerman, Khuzestan, Mazandaran and etc.

The Persian Ney - Iran

In Iran and among Iranians, the most important Ney is ‘Ney-e haft-band’ or the Ney with seven segments that has a very soft and heartwarming sound. The ‘Ney-Zan’ or ‘Ney Player’ expresses his or her feelings and inner emotions through this small strand of reed.

The Santur - Iran

Invented by ancient Iranians, the "Santur" is a string instrument that is played by striking the strings with light wooden mallets. It is popular for its beautiful sound and occupies a very special place in Persian traditional music. In this report we will take a look at the history of this musical instrument and how it is built and played.

Persepolis, Fars Province

No trip to Iran is complete without a visit to the birthplace of ancient Persian civilizationand capital of the first Persian Empire over 2,500 years ago, Persepolis.

Top 5 Sweets in Iran - Iran

Iran's tea-loving culture definitely has a sweet tooth and Iranians have their own specialties to enjoy along the several cups of tea usually consumed every day. Therefore, it is not surprising that confections and pastries play a very important role in Iranian culture. Guests are usually greeted with and breaking out the treats on any happy occasion is customary. The main ingredients found in almost all kinds of Iranian sweets and desserts are rose water, saffron, and cardamom. In this feature we will take a look at five of the most popular traditional sweets.

Top 10 Iranian Dishes - Iran

In this feature, we will present to you the top 10 dishes that every Iranian knows and loves. We'll also provide a glimpse into our rich culinary culture, and introduce "Nazri" food, as well as some of the most famous side dishes and traditional drinks.

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