Nov 24, 2018, 4:38 PM

Yazd named modern arts capital in Iran

Yazd named modern arts capital in Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – The Director General of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Yazd Province said Sat. given a lot of potentials that Yazd enjoys, the historic city has been picked the capital of modern arts.

The Director General of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Yazd Province Majid Javadian Zadeh said that during closing ceremony of the 8th edition of annual Yazd Art and Cultural Treasury, the city of Yazd was declared the capital of the modern arts, which is good news for Yazd province.

According to Javadian Zadeh, the historic and UNESCO-registered city of Yazd has a lot of cultural potentials that need to be introduced.

He further referred to the beauty and uniqueness of the Yazd architecture, describing it as a gallery of art.

He said that historic architecture of Yazd brings back past memories to the visitors.

The cultural official also pointed out that given the fact that Yazd is a globally known city, it can host global cultural events.

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