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Tehran, Islamabad planning to expand cultural cooperation
TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Iran and Pakistan on the sidelines of 43rd Fajr International Film Festival held in Shiraz with the aim of boosting coopeartion in the field of culture.
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Closing ceremony of Intl. Film Festival in Shiraz
TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of the 2025 edition of the Fajr International Film Festival was held in Shiraz on Tuesday.
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6th day of Fajr Intl Film Festival in Shiraz
TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The sixth day of the Fajr International Film Festival featured diverse film screenings and panel discussions in Shiraz on Monday.
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Fourth day of Fajr International Film Festival
TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – The fourth day of the Fajr International Film Festival featured diverse film screenings and panel discussions in Shiraz.
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Women, craft, and charity: Inside Tehran’s diplomatic bazaar
TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – In a striking celebration of women’s leadership, Tehran’s Diplomatic Women’s Charity Bazaar blends international culture, Iranian artistry, and philanthropy, raising funds to empower local families and charitable clubs.
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“Oliver Twist" goes on stage in Tehran
TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The musical play “Oliver Twist,” directed by Hossein Parsaei, was staged on Friday evening, November 14, 2025, at the Enghelab Sports Club complex.
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37th Provincial Theater Festival
TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The 37th Provincial Theater Festival was held in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province on Saturday.
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Three Iranian films to go on screen in Indian festival
TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Three Iranian films will go on screen in different sections of the 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which will run in Goa from November 20 to 28.
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Tehran Symphony Orchestra performs “Land of the Simorgh"
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – The Tehran Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Paniz Faryousefi, performed its latest program titled “Land of the Simorgh” at Vahdat Hall.
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Iranian woman leads national orchestra for first time
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Tehran’s Vahdat Hall has become the stage for a noteworthy cultural moment: the Tehran Symphony Orchestra performed the project “Land of Simorgh,” led for the first time by a woman conductor, Paniz Faryousefi.
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Iran-Russia Colors of Friendship art exhibition opens in Tehran
TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Over 100 selected paintings by young Iranian and Russian artists are on display at the “Colors of Friendship” exhibition in Tehran, showcasing each nation’s cultural vision through art.
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Pottery research center opens in Hamedan
TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – A specialized pottery research center has recently been inaugurated within the Bu-Ali Sina University in Hamedan to strengthen links between academia and the pottery industry, a provincial official said.
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By: Ali Haddadi Asl
Media conference of 19th Intl. Resistance Film Festival
TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – The media conference of the 19th edition of the International Resistance Film Festival (IRFF) was held at Hosseiniyah of Jamaran on Sunday.
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For second half of 2025;
Iranian vocalist Ali Karimi Tarki appointed as Arirang Master
TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Ali Karimi Tarki, a distinguished practitioner of Iranian classical vocal music, was officially appointed as Arirang Master No. 25001101 for the second half of 2025.
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Iranian Documentary “Two Sisters” shines in Japan
TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian documentary “Two Sisters”, produced by Yaser Talebi and Setareh Zare, and directed by Farahbakhsh Farahdinia, has won the Al Jazeera Documentary Channel Co-Production Award at the Tokyo Docs 2025 in Japan.
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Forgotten ancient victory revived in heart of Tehran
TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – In the heart of Tehran, a single sculpture has revived a forgotten moment of triumph, inviting Iranians to reconnect with a deeper sense of identity, dignity, and historical continuity.
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By: Elham Ommi
18th Marivan Int’l Street Theater Festival
SANANDAJ, Oct. 30 (MNA) – The 18th Marivan International Street Theater Festival officially opened on Sunday in Kurdish city of Marivan, drawing large crowds of local residents, theater enthusiasts, and visiting artists from across Iran and abroad.
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The jewel of Iran: How pomegranate shapes culture, cuisine, and craft
TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – From bustling bazaars to festive tables, the pomegranate, or “Anar,” is more than a fruit in Iran; it’s a symbol of tradition, art, and culinary mastery, cherished across generations and celebrated in cities and villages.
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Ambassador calls for presence of Iranian artists in S. Korea
TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – South Korean ambassador to Iran expressed interest in facilitating opportunities for Iranian artists to perform and exhibit in South Korea, emphasizing the importance of cultural exchange.
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Persian Art: The Triangle of Beauty, Creativity, Culture
TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iran, with its rich cultural heritage, showcases a vibrant spectrum of arts, from miniature painting and carpet weaving to modern sculpture and cinema, reflecting the nation’s creativity, beauty, and enduring identity.
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National handicrafts exhibition in Iran's Ardabil
TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The 15th National Exhibition of Handicrafts and Traditional Arts has opened in Ardabil, featuring 130 booths showcasing artworks and crafts from across Iran.
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42nd Tehran International Short Film Festival wraps up
TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of the 42nd Tehran International Short Film Festival was held at the Iran Mall complex.
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Through holding Calligraphy Exhibition;
South Korea, Iran celebrate 63 years of diplomatic relations
TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – In a vibrant celebration of cultural diplomacy, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Tehran hosted the Korea-Iran Calligraphy Exhibition on October 23.
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Iran marks Day of Hafez Shirazi
TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Today marks Hafez Day, a celebration of one of Iran's greatest poets whose words of love, mysticism, and human insight continue to captivate readers around the world.
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By: Samira Sadat Sadrnejad
22nd Intl. Traditional, Ritual Theater Fest. closing ceremony
TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – The closing ceremony for the 22nd International Traditional & Ritual Theater Festival was held at the Tehran Union House on Friday.
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Historic Qajar-era Persian carpet unveiled in Tehran (+PHOTO)
TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – One of Iran’s most unique historical carpets was unveiled at the Tehran Carpet Museum during Tehran Week — a masterpiece woven in 1344 AH by Qajar-era schoolgirls.
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Intl. Ritual and Traditional Theater Festival in Tehran
TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – The opening ceremony of 22nd International Ritual and Traditional Theater Festival was held in House of Etehadieh in Tehran on Saturday.
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“Iranian Cinema Night” to go on screen in Canada
TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) – Ottawa will host Iranian Short Film Night on Wednesday, October 8, featuring a selection of seven short films by Iranian filmmakers at Carleton University.
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Iran's "Habibollah" shines at Turkish festival
TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Iranian documentary Habibollah, directed by Adnan Zandi, has won the Best Film Award at the International Documentary Film Festival in Turkey.
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Tehran hosts ‘Rostamzad’ musical concert
TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – On the evening of September 29, the National Orchestra of Iran presented a concert at Vahdat Hall titled “Rostamzad”, a composition for string orchestra.
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