Iranian Art and Culture
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By: mohammad Khodabakhsh
Opening ceremony of 'Castle of Art Garden' in Tehran
TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – 'Castle of Art Garden', a place to show, introduce, promote and teach Iranian art was inaugurated in Abbasabad Cultural Center in Tehran on Saturday afternoon in the presence of the Iranian Minister of Culture Abbas Salehi.
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By: Havva Ahmadi
Traditional blacksmithing in N Iran
SAVADKUH, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Traditional blacksmithing is one of the old arts that has been used to make agricultural tools and implements and necessities of people's lives.
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“Art Stage OSAKA 2021” Fair to held on Jun. 11-13
TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – The “ART STAGE OSAKA 2021” Fair will be held at one of the most important cities in Japan, Osaka, on June 11-13, 2021 in cooperation with the Cultural Office of Iranian Embassy to Japan.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
National Day of Omar Khayyam marked in Iran
TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Today is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the great Persian poet, astronomer, writer, and mathematician Omar Khayyam.
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VIDEO: Iranian-Islamic art in Hashtrood Jaame Mosque
TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Hashtrood Jaame Mosque in East Azarbaijan Province is a symbol of genuine Iranian-Islamic art.
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VIDEO: Dying art of woodcarving in Mazandaran
TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The centuries-old art of woodcarving is dying out in the northern Mazandaran province as more and more people become accustomed to city life and replace wooden products with plastic ones.
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VIDEO: Khajeh Nazar Caravansarai in Jolfa
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – The Khajeh Nazar Caravansarai is a historical caravanserai related to the Safavid dynasty and is located in Jolfa County, East Azarbaijan.
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Tehran, Minsk emphasize developing artistic-cultural coop.
TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Belarus stressed the need to enhance artistic and cultural ties.
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By: Pantea Nikzad
Traditional carpet weaving in Chaleshtar, SW Iran
SHAHREKORD, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Having a world-wide reputation, handmade carpets are the most important handicrafts in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province of Iran, which account for a significant part of the country's carpet export every year.
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By: Mohammadreza Abbasi
Closing ceremony of 39th Fajr Film Festival
TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of the 39th edition of Fajr Film Festival was held at International Conferences Hall of Tehran’s Milad Tower on Wed. in the presence of Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Iran students showcase richness of Iranian, Polish cultures
TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – The Exhibition of Furniture designed by students of the College of Fine Arts of Tehran University inspired by Iranian and Polish cultures was held on Sunday at the Residence of Polish Ambassador to Iran Maciej Fałkows.
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By: Rahbar Emamdadi
Handicrafts hidden treasure of Hormozgan province
BANDAR ABBAS, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Handicrafts have always been an integral part of Hormozgan province due to the rich culture and special customs of the region.
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National Iranian 'Ash' Festival unity of Iran's ethnic groups
TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – The National Iranian Ash Festival as the largest food festival in Iran, is a chance for Iranians of all different ethnic groups, cultures, and languages to share their own way of cooking local foods with their compatriots.
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Iran, Italy poised to broadening artistic-cultural ties
TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Italy poised to broadening and enhancing artistic-cultural relations after the coronavirus pandemic.
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3rd joint Book Fair of Iran, Afghanistan to be held in Nov.
TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The 3rd joint Book Exhibition of Iran and Afghanistan will be inaugurated in Kabul on Nov. 2 in the presence of the 1st Vice President of Afghanistan Amrullah Saleh.
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By: Mahmoud Khakbaz
Sculpture symposium in Kish
HORMOZGAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – The "Seven Stones" sculpture symposium was held on Kish Island with the participation of seven Iranian sculptors.
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Tehran hosts closing ceremony of 'Resistance Intl. Filmfest.'
TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of Iran’s 16th Resistance International Film Festival held in Tehran's Sacred Defense Garden on Sunday attended by several high-ranking officials and cinematic figures.
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Swiss FM describes Isfahan as pearl in West Asia
TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Stating that Iranian city of Isfahan a pearl in the West Asia (Middle East), Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis described knowing the culture and people of a country as a prerequisite for good diplomatic relations.
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Tehran, Athens to expand coop. to return cultural property
TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy of Cultural Heritage Mohammad Hossein Talebian and Greek Ambassador to Tehran Dimitri Alexandrakis met and held talks on the expansion of joint cooperation to return cultural and historical property.
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Azam mosque of Qom
QOM, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Azam mosque of Qom located in Qom, Iran, was built by Seyyed Hossein Borujerdi, grand Shia Marja' next to the Fatima Masumeh Shrine. It has been built basis on Islamic architecture.
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By: Majid Dehghanizadeh
Coppersmiths’ bazaar in Yazd
YAZD, Jul. 11 (MNA) – The art of Repoussé and chasing copper has a long history in Iran and some artists across the country still continue this craftmanship. Photos relate to coppersmiths’ bazaar in Yazd.
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By: Mehdi Almasi
Interior design of Dome of Soltaniyeh
ZANJAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Dome of Soltaniyeh is Iran's magnificent turquoise-brick dome which is considered as a key monument in the history of Islamic architecture and the oldest double-shell dome in the world. The structure is a very exquisite mosque which is well-known in the world from the viewpoint of architecture, interior design and space.
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By: Mohammadreza Abbasi
Inauguration ceremony of Rudaki Culture and Art Area in Tehran
TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – The inaugural ceremony of Rudaki Art and Culture Area was held on June 22 in the presence of Mayor of Tehran Pirouz Hanachi and Tehran City Council [TCC] Chairman Mohsen Hashemi Rafsanjani and a number of artists.
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By: Mehdi Almasi
“Handicrafts”, art of ‘heart and hand’
ZANJAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Along with other historical and natural attractions of this province, handicrafts in Zanjan province are manifestation of skills, tastes and thoughts of artists and artisans who have showcased spirit and cultural identity of this land and territory in their works with their creations over the past years.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Iran marks national Shiraz Day
SHIRAZ, May 04 (MNA) – The 15th day of Ordibehesht in Persian calendar that falls on May 4 this year has been designated as Shiraz Day due to its historical and cultural importance as well as its unique beauty.
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By: Majid Asgaripour
Shahriar St. housing Vahdat Hall paved with cobblestone
TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Shahriar St. in downtown Tehran where landmark performing arts complex Vahdat Hall is located, has been paved with cobblestones. Vahdat Hall has been the main venue for many major and international performances and musical events.
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Remembering Iranian poet Parvin Etesami
TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Parvin Etesami, a 20th-century Persian poet, is known for her adherence to the classical tradition in composing poetry. April 5, the day she passed away in 1941 at the age of 34, presented an occasion to talk about her life and accomplishments.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Yazd, largest mud brick city in world
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Yazd is the first mud-brick city in the world with distinctive wind-catchers, historical houses, and a number of monuments where hosts thousands of tourists annually.
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Iranian architect selected juror for INSPIRELI AWARDS 2020
TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Award-winning Iranian professional architect, Nima Keivani, has been selected as a semifinal juror for the INSPIRELI AWARDS 2020.
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By: Mohammad Mohsenifar
12th Fajr Visual Arts Festival kicks off in Tehran
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The 12th edition of Fajr Visual Arts Festival, Iran's leading visual arts event, is currently underway at Saba Arts and Cultural Institue until February 28.
