Culinary - Tehran Times

2024-11-04 17:01

Culinary festival to fundraise for war-torn people in Gaza, Lebanon

TEHRAN - Motaharabad, a village in Zarand county of Kerman province, is set to host a culinary festival dedicated to baking the largest-ever Komaj Sehen, a traditional pastry of the region.

2024-11-01 17:07

Bread and food festival celebrates culinary heritage in Semnan

TEHRAN – The second edition of the Taska Bread and Food Festival wrapped up on Friday, attracting a vibrant crowd of locals and visitors in the historical city of Semnan, once a key stop on the Silk Road.

Malaysian Ambassador to Tehran Khairi bin Omar

2024-10-28 10:44

Malaysian culinary event held in Tehran

TEHRAN- Malaysia’s vibrant cuisine took center stage in Tehran this weekend in a two-day culinary event titled “Flavors of Malaysia” that invited Iranians to experience the country’s rich flavors and warm hospitality.

2024-10-14 17:26

Bahrain to host UN World Forum on gastronomy tourism

TEHRAN - The 9th edition of the UN World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism will take place in Manama, Bahrain, from November 18 to 19.

2024-08-30 17:41

Rasht mayor attends BRICS forum, highlights tourism appeals

TEHRAN - The mayor of Rasht, Rahim Shoqi, presented the northern Iranian city’s tourism and cultural potentials at the 6th BRICS Urbanization Forum held in Moscow.

2024-07-24 18:05

Culinary competition for people with disabilities

TEHRAN - The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts is organizing a special cooking competition to highlight the culinary skills of people with disabilities.

2024-05-08 17:14

Semnan hosting festival of Silk Road traditions

TEHRAN – The ancient city of Semnan is playing host to a cultural heritage festival dedicated to Silk Road traditions.

2024-04-30 21:57

Semnan to celebrate ethnic food, bread at Taska Festival

TEHRAN – A celebration of bread and ethnic foods, Semnan’s inaugural Taska Festival has been set to run from May 8 to 10 as part of the Silk Road Tourism Festival.

2024-04-23 17:57

Tabriz puts culinary delights front and center in tourism agenda

TEHRAN - Tabriz, a city celebrated for its rich cooking heritage, is set to spotlight ‘culinary tourism’ as a major theme in this year's array of tourism events.

2024-04-21 17:03

Rhubarb Festival celebrates Kuhsorkh’s local products, crafts

TEHRAN – In a celebration of the Kuhsorkh’s vast array of local plant products, the fourth edition of the Rhubarb Festival has delighted hundreds of attendees.

2024-04-20 18:15

Symphony of flavor: Mahneshan hosts 3rd fish cooking festival

TEHRAN - Mahneshan county's third Fish Cooking Festival has delighted visitors with flavors of tradition and history, taking place adjacent to the historical Behestan Castle.

2024-04-17 14:16

Rasht’s culinary heritage: Reshteh-Khoshkar and beyond

TEHRAN - Rasht, recognized as a Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO, stands as a vibrant amalgamation of flavors and traditions. Here, food transcends mere sustenance, becoming an intrinsic part of the culture and identity of its people.

2024-03-17 17:18

Goush-fil made a national heritage

TEHRAN – The skill of making Goush-fil (Persian: “elephant's ear”), which is fried pastry, has been registered in Iran’s national list for intangible cultural heritage.

2024-03-13 17:06

Kermanshah to fascinate holidaymakers as culinary destination

TEHRAN – As the countdown has started to welcome Nowruz, the Persian New Year’s holidays, Kermanshah province is poised to showcase itself to holidaymakers as one of Iran’s top culinary destinations.

2024-03-09 17:29

Samanu festival celebrated in Bojnourd

TEHRAN - In a vibrant celebration of culinary heritage, the Samanu festival was held in Bojnourd in collaboration with the municipality and the Cultural Heritage Department of North Khorasan province on Friday.

2024-03-02 18:14

Three visits, countless discoveries: a Chinese tour guide’s view of Iran

TEHRAN – A Chinese tour guide named Jill has painted a portrait of her encounter with Persian culture and lifestyle as she is paying a visit to Iran for the third time.

2024-02-25 17:37

Culinary tourism: an overlooked intangible heritage in Isfahan

TEHRAN - Majid Danesh-Mobarhan, the chair of Isfahan’s Associations of Tourist Guides, has emphasized the potential of culinary tourism as an intangible heritage that could play a significant role in Isfahan’s tourism economy.

2024-01-26 17:18

Culinary delights take center stage at Falak-ol-Aflak fortress in Khorramabad

TEHRAN – On Thursday, a ten-day culinary festival was kicked off in a cozy garden situated adjacent to the iconic Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress in Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province.

2023-12-30 17:47

Festival of traditional food held in Bojnourd

TEHRAN - Bojnourd, the capital of North Khorasan province, hosted a vibrant celebration of traditional cuisines during a festival held on Friday.

2023-12-30 08:50

Over 200 local dishes offered at festival in northern Iran

TEHRAN – On Thursday, the third edition of Iran’s grand culinary festival was held in Rasht, the capital of Gilan province with the presence of several foreign envoys and diplomats.

2023-12-25 18:11

Tourism dialogue: Tunisia and Iran explore cooperative paths

TEHRAN – Travel insiders from Tunisia and Iran convened in Tehran for a significant meeting on Monday aimed at fostering collaboration in the tourism sector.

2023-12-24 17:01

Culinary delights await visitors at Bojnourd festival

TEHRAN - Bojnourd, the capital of North Khorasan province, is gearing up to host a culinary festival on December 29, showcasing a diverse array of local dishes that are bound to captivate the taste buds of food enthusiasts.

2023-12-19 18:09

Comprehensive atlas of gastronomy tourism unveiled

TEHRAN – A comprehensive atlas of gastronomy tourism in Iran was unveiled in a ceremony held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts on Monday.

2023-12-08 17:57

Tehran’s winter wonders: a journey through seasonal splendor

TEHRAN - From the adrenaline rush of skiing and snowboarding down majestic slopes to the serene beauty of gardens and parks adorned in snow, Tehran offers an array of delights for every winter enthusiast.

2023-11-28 16:39

AFC Asian Cup: Iran to stage month-long tourism show for football fans

TEHRAN – Iran is set to highlight its tourist destinations, rich cultural heritage, cuisine and handicrafts in Qatar simultaneously with the AFC Asian Cup games for a month.

2023-11-20 17:40

Students at Moscow stage exhibit featuring Iranian luminaries, crafts and culinary

TEHRAN – On Sunday, an exhibition dedicated to Iranian figures, handicrafts, and culinary traditions went on view at the Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia.

2023-11-13 16:32

Iranian nomads launch major tourism festival

TEHRAN – َOn Monday, tens of nomads from various Iranian provinces launched a major festival to highlight their cultural heritage and tourism magnetism.