TEHRAN - The photo exhibition “Iran Through the Eyes of Kyrgyz Bloggers”, organized by the cultural office of the Islamic Republic in Kyrgyzstan, has opened at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Bishkek.

The exhibition’s opening ceremony on Saturday was attended by Abuzar Toghani, Iran’s Cultural Attaché in Kyrgyzstan, three Kyrgyz bloggers who had recently visited Iran, along with several diplomats from various countries and enthusiasts of Iranian culture, civilization, and art, ISNA reported.

Speaking at the event, Toghani highlighted Iran’s rich history, describing it as a cradle of culture and civilization spanning thousands of years. He noted that Iran’s diverse seasons, historical, cultural, and natural attractions, and its 28 UNESCO World Heritage sites make it a popular destination for thousands of international tourists each year.

Toghani explained that one of the key missions is to promote tourism and share Iranian-Islamic culture and heritage with the host society. As part of this effort, the Cultural Attaché invited four prominent Kyrgyz bloggers to Iran last year, so they could experience and document Iran through their unique perspectives and share it with the Kyrgyz public.

The exhibition features 37 photographs from the bloggers’ 10-day journey through Iran, capturing scenic and cultural landmarks in Tehran, Kashan, Abyaneh, and Isfahan.

Elsewhere in his remarks, Toghani expressed his gratitude to the Kyrgyz bloggers for the impressive photos and videos they shared on their personal pages, which he said showcase glimpses of Iran’s ancient culture to Kyrgyz audiences.

Kyrgyz blogger Nursultan Atokurov, one of the attendees, expressed his amazement at Iran’s grandeur, sharing that the trip transformed his previous views about the country. “As a historian, I already had ideas about Iran, but this journey truly reshaped my understanding. We witnessed thousands of years of civilization with our own eyes, visited several UNESCO sites, and broke through many preconceptions,” he remarked, adding that he now sees Iran with fresh eyes.

Janibek Kizilov, another blogger, thanked the organizers for the opportunity to visit Iran and gain deeper insights into the country. “This experience was invaluable, allowing us to see the world and the country we traveled to from a different perspective,” he shared, encouraging visitors to enjoy the exhibition.

According to organizers, the photo exhibition will be open to the public for 15 days.

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