TEHRAN – Iran’s pavilion at the 22nd Minsk International Book Fair in Belarus have received an honorable mention for its beautiful decoration.
Iran was attending the fair held at the national exhibition center BelExpo from February 11 to 15, Iran’s Cultural Attaché’s Office in Belarus announced in a press release on Wednesday.
The organizers gave the honor to the pavilion, which was warmly received by visitors during the fair.
Visitors asked for copies of a Russian translation of the Holy Quran and works by Persian poets Hafez, Rumi and Khayyam.
Persian handicraft, posters of Persian paintings by master miniaturist Mahmud Farshchian and postcards bearing images of Iranian attractions were among the most asked for items at the pavilion.
Over 30 countries, including Iraq, Turkey, Syria, France and Russia, attended the fair this year. China was the special guest of honor at the fair.
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