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TEHRAN – An exhibition of Iranian artworks and handicrafts was warmly received by Tunisians on the first day of the Iranian Cultural Festival, which opened at Abdalia Palace in the Tunisian capital on Tuesday.
Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati accompanied by his Tunisian counterpart Mourad Sakli also visited the exhibitions of handicrafts and visual arts, the Persian service of ISNA reported on Wednesday.
The ministers were later welcomed at the Iranian teahouse established in the courtyard of the palace, where both parties signed an agreement on music publication.
The ceremony continued in Ennejma Ezzahra Palace in the Sidi Bou Said, a tourist attraction near the capital.
Jannati handed a copy of Holy Quran and one setar as a gift to his counterpart, and also received a precious gift in return.
The ceremony continued with a live music performance by the Bidel ensemble conducted by Hesameddin Seraj.
Iranian designer of traditional costumes Eshrat Badr, carpet designer Jila Rassam Arabzadeh, miniaturist Farah Kimia-Qalam, calligrapher Fariba Maqsudi and jewelry maker Abdonnaser Giv are among the Iranian artists displaying their artworks at the festival for six days.
The Iranian theater troupe Crazy Body directed by Yaser Khaseb was also invited to the festival to stage the play “Mud”.
The festival has been organized by ICRO in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.
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