Hamedan - Tehran Times

2024-11-13 19:18

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Uzbekistan’s Tavakkal Sultonov shines at Iran's children’s theater festival

HAMEDAN- The presence of Uzbek director Tavakkal Sultonov in the 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults in Hamedan added a new perspective to the event. His play, “Musical Teahouse,” written by Sergey Sedukhin, captured the attention of audiences and received an award for creativity in direction in the closing ceremony of the event last week.

2024-11-10 16:23

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

From Turkey to Iran: Onur Kaya shares his journey in children’s theater

HAMEDAN- Turkish artist Onur Kaya brought his unique talents to the vibrant city of Hamedan as part of the international section of the 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults, held from November 1 to 7.

2024-11-08 20:12

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Children's theater festival concludes in Hamedan

HAMEDAN- The 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults came to an end during a ceremony held in Hamedan on Thursday morning, honoring the winners in various sections.

2024-11-06 13:34

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Hamedan festival honors foreign participants for their contributions to children’s theater

HAMEDAN- A ceremony to honor international groups participating at the 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults was held in Hamedan on Tuesday.

29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults

2024-11-02 19:36

Iran’s children’s theater festival kicks off in Hamedan

TEHRAN- The 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults opened in Hamedan on Friday, welcoming one of the most prominent theatrical events in the country.

2024-11-02 17:42

Nahavand aims to join UNESCO Creative Cities Network

TEHRAN - With the recent opening of the National Creative Cities Institute’s office in Nahavand, the Iranian city is moving closer to securing a spot among UNESCO’s Creative Cities.

2024-10-27 19:19

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Iran’s children’s theater festival to welcome performers from six countries

TEHRAN- Six international groups from Uzbekistan, Armenia, Iraq, Brazil, Turkey, and Russia are set to perform at the 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults, the secretary of the festival announced during a press conference in Tehran on Sunday.

2024-10-25 17:44

Tourism minister calls for five-year development plan for Ali-Sadr Cave

TEHRAN – The Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has emphasized the need to develop a five-year plan for the tourism and maintenance of Ali-Sadr Cave, a vast water-filled cavern believed to date back to the Jurassic era.

2024-10-04 17:56

5,000-year-old earthen vessel discovered in western Iran

TEHRAN - A 5,000-year-old clay vessel has been discovered in Asadabad, a rural district of Hamadan province in western Iran.

2024-10-01 17:50

Visits to Hamedan attractions see 18 percent year-on-year increase in H1

TEHRAN - The number of visitors to historical sites and cultural heritage museums in Hamedan province has seen a significant increase of nearly 18% during the first six months of the current Iranian year (stated on March 20).

Sightseers on small boats pay visits to Ali-Sadr Cave in Hamedan province.

2024-09-25 17:35

Hamedan attracts 2.8 million visitors in H1, Ali-Sadr Cave tops list

TEHRAN - Hamedan province saw a considerable influx of tourists in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 20), with 2.8 million people visiting its various attractions.

2024-09-14 18:07

Malayer tourism soars tenfold for furniture festival

TEHRAN - The fifth Hand-Carved Furniture Festival in Malayer has brought at least a tenfold increase in tourist numbers compared to last year, filling the city with celebrations, according to a local official.

2024-09-13 18:28

Lalejin to celebrate 8th anniversary as world pottery hub

TEHRAN - The eighth annual festival celebrating Lalejin’s designation as a global hub for pottery by the World Crafts Council is set to take place with a series of events aimed at showcasing the rich tradition of pottery-making in the city.

2024-09-10 18:16

Hamadan’s handicraft exports hit $10 million in five months

TEHRAN - Exports of Hamadan’s handicrafts have generated some $10 million in revenue throughout the very first five months of this Persian calendar year (started on March 20), as revealed by a local official.

2024-09-09 18:18

Western Iran’s enchanting landscapes to dazzle at Iraqi expo

TEHRAN - The western tourism axis of Iran will be highlighted at the Sulaymaniyah International Tourism Exhibition in Iraq, scheduled to take place in late September, to attract foreign tourists and boost international cooperation.

2024-09-07 19:56

World Heritage glow draws double visitors to Hegmataneh

TEHRAN - The recent World Heritage registration of the Hegmataneh has sparked a tourism boom, with visitor numbers to the ancient site’s Museum doubling in the very last month of the summer compared to previous year.

2024-08-31 17:08

2nd phase of Mini World theme park inaugurated in western Iran

TEHRAN - The second phase of Mini World, a massive tourism and recreational project in Malayer, western Iran, has been officially inaugurated.

2024-08-23 17:25

Hamedan’s 15-day celebration: discounts in honor of Avicenna

TEHRAN - Hamedan is set to celebrate its national day coinciding with Avicenna’s birth anniversary with a 15-day discount on hospitality services.

Hamadan opens museums doors for free on Avicenna’s birthday

2024-08-19 18:02

Hamadan museums offer free admission on Avicenna’s birthday

TEHRAN - In honor of Hamadan’s National Day which coincides with the birthday of Avicenna, the province will offer free entry to all its museums on Thursday, August 22, said a local official.

2024-08-17 18:02

Hamedan’s heritage fuels partnership with sister-city Kulob

TEHRAN - The growing sister-city relationship between Hamedan and Tajikistan’s Kulob is set to drive increased collaboration in trade and tourism, according to the Tajik ambassador to Iran.

2024-08-12 17:53

Post-UNESCO recognition: Hegmataneh sees further conservation efforts

TEHRAN – The inaugural session of the strategic committee for the Hegmataneh site has taken place, marking the beginning of a sustained effort to build on the notion that led to the ancient site’s recent UNESCO World Heritage inscription.

2024-08-09 17:34

Badi’-ol-Hokama museum: new chapter in medical history

TEHRAN - The Badi’-ol-Hokama Historical-Cultural Complex, now the fourth medical history museum in Iran, was officially inaugurated in Hamedan on Friday.

2024-08-05 18:08

Hamedan draws nine million tourists in three years

TEHRAN - Hamedan has seen a surge in tourism, attracting over nine million visitors in the course of the past three years, said a local tourism official.

2024-08-04 17:50

Baba Taher Mausoleum: a harmonious blend of Persian poetry and architecture

TEHRAN – Atop a serene hill in the ancient city of Hamedan, stands the exquisite mausoleum of Baba Taher Oryan, a tribute to the illustrious Persian poet and Sufi mystic of the 11th century.

2024-08-02 17:17

Iran treasures to shine at Sulaymaniyah expo

TEHRAN – Iran is set to highlight arrays of tourism tressures at a show to be held in the Iraqi city of Sulaymaniyah in late September.

2024-08-02 17:08

Governor-general hails Hegmataneh UNESCO listing as a milestone for tourism

TEHRAN – Hamedan province’s Governor-General, Alireza Qasemi-Farzad, has praised the UNESCO World Heritage designation of Hegmataneh as a significant milestone in the province’s history and tourism sector.

Golden rhyton of ram’s head, discovered in Ecbatana, kept at the Reza Abbasi Museum in Tehran.

2024-07-12 16:42

Hegmataneh may gain UNESCO World Heritage status

TEHRAN – Hegmataneh, a treasured ancient Iranian city and its cultural landscape, could soon win World Heritage status during a UNESCO session, which will start in New Delhi on July 21.

2024-07-03 18:04

Tens of historical artifacts recovered in Hamedan

TEHRAN – Police have confiscated tens of historical artifacts in Hamedan province during the first three months of the current Persian year (started on March 20).