Deputy Head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) Bahman Namvar Motlagh told MNA correspondent that coinciding with President Rouhani’s visit to France, Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization in collaboration with Iranian Embassy in France, will hold various programs during Iran's cultural week, saying this is the first time a political visit has been entwined with culture.
“As a cultural country, we have planned to hold an exhibition in Paris municipality showcasing 150 items of unique and highly valuable Iranian handicrafts,” he said.
According to Namvar Motlagh, the exhibition aims to promote and introduce Iranian handicraft to French people, although all items can be ordered for purchase.
He went on to add that a number of paintings of Iran’s historical sites and monuments will be also put on display.
Iran’s cultural week will be officially inaugurated in Paris on Thursday, 28 January. In addition to handicrafts exhibition, there will be a number of programs on Iranian cinema and music.
President Rouhani is scheduled to depart for Paris on Wednesday following his two-day visit to Rome and the Vatican City.
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