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2025-09-15 16:32
Khuzestan province to host multimedia festival of cultural heritage
TEHRAN – Iran will hold the fourth International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage in Khuzestan province in January 2026, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Monday.
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2025-09-06 17:06
Minab’s harvest festival fuses tradition and nature
TEHRAN - Minab in southern Iran’s Hormozgan province hosted a thanksgiving harvest festival dedicated to mangoes and jasmine from September 2 to 4.
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2025-09-02 16:53
Isfahan tourism festival begins with 90 events
TEHRAN— An enormous tourism festival in Isfahan has commenced to highlight the endless charms of the province, whose capital of the same name was the seat of power in the 17th century.
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2025-08-29 17:01
Iran to host debut tourism expo focused on children and teens
TEHRAN – Iran will host its first festival and exhibition on children and youth tourism in Tehran from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, a senior official said on Wednesday.
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2025-07-20 18:24
Tehran museum to host festival of Arbaeen heritage
TEHRAN – An international festival dedicated to Arbaeen heritage is scheduled to take place on July 21-22 at the National Museum of the Islamic Revolution and Sacred Defense in Tehran.
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2025-05-06 18:36
Festival of Iranian tribes kicks off in Bojnurd
TEHRAN – A festival of Iranian tribes, alongside a handicrafts and souvenirs exhibition, officially opened on Monday evening in the scenic Besh Qardash area of Bojnurd, the capital of North Khorasan province in northeastern Iran.
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2025-05-05 18:27
Hasanlu Golden Bowl festival added to Iran’s national tourism calendar
TEHRAN – The annual Hasanlu Golden Bowl Festival, held in Naghadeh, West Azarbaijan province, has been officially registered in the calendar of national tourism events of the Islamic Republic of Iran, an official announced.
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2025-05-04 17:43
Palangan prepares to host Hezar-Daf festival with enhanced infrastructure
TEHRAN - The historic village of Palangan is gearing up to host the annual Hezar-Daf festival, one of the region’s most significant cultural and spiritual events celebrating the traditional music of the western Iranian region.
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2025-04-07 14:46
A taste of tradition: Masghati festival returns to Lar
TEHRAN - The ancient city of Lar in southern Iran is set to host its fourth Masghati festival as part of its culinary heritage.
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2025-01-28 17:52
Sadeh: an ancient celebration of fire and light
TEHRAN - Every year on the tenth of Bahman (which this year falls on Jan. 29), Zoroastrians worldwide, along with some Iranians deeply interested in their ancient traditions, gather to celebrate Sadeh, one of the oldest and most captivating traditions from ancient Persia.
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2025-01-28 17:47
Tourism minister tells of Nowruz celebrations with Ramadan observance
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has announced adjustments to the upcoming Nowruz festivities to respect a concurrent observance of the holy month of Ramadan in 2025.
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2025-01-11 18:11
Tehran to host tourism festival dedicated to children and young adults
TEHRAN - A tourism festival and exhibition dedicated to children and young adults will take place from June 9 to June 13, at the Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults in Tehran.
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2024-12-21 17:56
Food festival brings Persian flavors to New Delhi
TEHRAN - The Eros Hotel, in partnership with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Iran Culture House, and CD Foundation, hosted an exquisite Iranian food festival from December 11 to 17.
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2024-12-18 16:49
By Afshin Majlesi
Yalda Night: a celebration of light and togetherness
Once again, Yalda Night is approaching as a celebration of warmth, love, and togetherness cherished by all devotees of the Persian culture.
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2024-12-11 18:07
Khuzestan village hosts saffron harvest festival
TEHRAN – An annual saffron harvest festival was held on Friday in the picturesque tourism village of Haji-Kamal, situated north of Khuzestan province.
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2024-11-05 17:49
Cultural heritage is a pillar of unity: minister’s message to intl. festival
SHIRAZ - The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, shared a message to mark the opening of the 3rd International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage, emphasizing the profound connection between cultural heritage and national unity.
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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.
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2024-11-04 16:51
Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage to showcase works from 11 countries
SHIRAZ – The 3rd International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage is set to take place in Shiraz, featuring a wide variety of works from artists in 11 countries.
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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.
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2024-10-19 18:03
War Tourism: Khuzestan to hold festival on artistic narratives of Sacred Defense
TEHRAN – Iran’s southwestern province of Khuzestan is preparing to host a war tourism festival focusing on artistic narratives of the country’s 1980-88 Sacred Defense.
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2024-09-17 18:31
Iran, Turkmenistan to hold joint festival on tourism, handicrafts, and music
TEHRAN - A joint festival highlighting tourist attractions, handicrafts, and music of Iran and Turkmenistan is set to take place from October 22 to 24.
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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.
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2024-09-02 17:59
Shiraz citadel hosts intl. mourning festival with enthusiastic reception
TEHRAN - Arg-e Karim Khan, the iconic citadel in Shiraz, has commenced an international mourning heritage festival, a four-night event celebrating global mourning rituals.
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2024-08-30 17:47
Kerman province to host camper rally, harvest festivals
TEHRAN - Kerman province is set to celebrate its rich agricultural heritage and promote tourism with two upcoming harvest festivals and a rally of camping enthusiasts.
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2024-07-29 18:08
Tehran festival to commemorate Arbaeen’s heritage
TEHRAN - The first-ever international festival dedicated to Arbaeen’s cultural and historical heritage will be held in Tehran on August 4 and 5.
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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.
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2024-05-13 18:35
Rosewater festival: a celebration of tradition and culture underway in Tehran
TEHRAN – A rosewater festival is currently underway at Tehran’s Eshragh Cultural Center, captivating visitors with a myriad of cultural and artistic programs.
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2024-05-13 18:17
Tribal charm fills the air in Ardabil’s picturesque plains
TEHRAN – A tribal festival of vibrant culture and rich heritage is currently underway amidst the picturesque plains in Ardabil province.
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2024-05-08 17:21
Turkmen horses to compete in sport, beauty festival
TEHRAN - Aiming to boost the rural economy and develop the horse breeding industry, Kalaleh is set to play host to the 18th edition of a national festival dedicated to Turkmen horses on May 15.
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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.