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Sanandaj: Iran’s Creative City of Music
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – In a nation where poetry and melody are woven into daily life, Sanandaj stands shining: Iran’s only UNESCO Creative City of Music, where the Daf drum’s pulse echoes from ancient stone alleys to international festival stages.
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By: Payam Sani
Closing ceremony of 12th edition of “Revolution Art Week”
TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of the 12th edition of “Revolution Art Week” was held at Vali-e Asr Square of Tehran late on Thursday.
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Veteran Iranian actor Enayat Bakhshi dies at 80
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Enayat Bakhshi, a prominent figure in Iranian cinema and television for more than five decades, has passed away at the age of 80.
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By: Soheil Sahranavard
Closing ceremony of 44th Fajr Intl. Film Festival in Tehran
TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of the 44th edition of Fajr International Film Festival was held at Vahdat Hall in Tehran late on Wednesday in the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian.
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By: Samira Sadrnejad
Sixth day of Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF)
TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) –At the 6th day of Fajr Intl. Film Festival, photo-call and question, answer session for films "Dancing the Wind," directed by Seyyed Javad Hosseini, and "Billboard," directed by Saeed Dashti were held at Mellat Cineplex on Thu.
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By: Ali Haddadi Asl
Closing ceremony of 16th Ammar Intl. Film Festival in Tehran
TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of the 16th Ammar International Film Festival was held at Tehran’s Bahman Cinema on Thursday. In this ceremony, the winners in the sections of “documentary” and “fiction” films were appreciated.
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Third day of Fajr Street Theater Festival
TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – The third day of the 44th Fajr International Street Theater Festival was held on Saturday at the Rudaki Cultural and Artistic Zone.
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3rd day of Intl. Documentary Film Festival ‘Cinema Verite’
TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – The 19th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival ‘Cinema Verite’ is underway at Mellat Cineplex in Tehran.
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Iran’s National Orchestra performs at Vahdat Hall
TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s National Orchestra performed Monday night at Vahdat Hall.
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30th International Children and Youth Theater Festival
TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The 30th International Children and Youth Theater Festival in Hamedan opened with a lively parade of 120 theatrical puppets from Avicenna’s Mausoleum to Imam Khomeini Square.
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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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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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