Iranian experts on cultural heritage hold workshops for Iraqi delegation
TEHRAN -- Iranian experts on cultural heritage held workshops for a delegation from the Iraqi Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities last week, Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts...
View ArticleIRIB plans to produce series to improve Afghanistan’s image in Iran
TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) plans to produce a documentary series to improve Afghanistan’s image in Iran. In a press release published on Thursday, director...
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Italian photographer’s collection of Ashura on display at Rome exhibition
TEHRAN – Rome’s Antropomorpha Photo Studio is displaying a collection of photos by the Italian photographer Claudia Borgia on the rituals of Ashura in an exhibition, which opened last Sunday. Borgia...
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Impressions of Iranian historical seals on display at Tehran museum
TEHRAN -- The impressions of 100 Iranian historical seals are currently on display in an exhibition at Tehran’s Malek Museum and Library. The impressions of the seals, which belonged to royals and...
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“Robinson and Crusoe” to go on stage in Tehran TEHRAN -- The Cologne-based Iranian director and playwright Alireza Kushk-Jalali will perform “Robinson and Crusoe” at the Mehr Hall of Tehran’s Art...
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New book introduces UNESCO world heritage sites in Iran
TEHRAN -- A book on the ancient and historical Iranian sites which have been registered on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s World Heritage List has recently been...
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Iranian maestros honored
TEHRAN – Tar virtuoso Hushang Zarif, tonbak virtuoso Mohammad Esmaeili and santur player Saeid Sabet were honored during a ceremony at Tehran’s Arasbaran Cultural Center on Friday. The center...
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Dubai gallery to hang paintings by Iranian artist
TEHRAN – Paintings by the Iranian artist Habib Farajabadi will go on display during an exhibition at the Mottahedan Projects (MP) gallery in Dubai from May 19 to June 30. Twenty abstract works...
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“Angels Descend Together” to compete in Shanghai festival TEHRAN -- Iranian director Hamed Mohammadi’s “Angels Descend Together” will go on screen at the 17th Shanghai...
View ArticleOntario Royal Museum to host Iranian cultural festival
TEHRAN -- The Ontario Royal Museum in Canada will be playing host to a festival of music and film entitled “Iranian Heritage Weekend on May 24 and 25. A lineup of Iranian films will go on screen and...
View ArticleVocalist Alireza Qorbani invites Rouhani to charity concert
TEHRAN -- Vocalist Alireza Qorbani has invited President Hassan Rouhani and the members of the cabinet to attend his charity concert, which will take place next week. “I believe the President and...
View Article8th Fajr International Poetry Festival kicks off
TEHRAN – The 8th edition of Fajr International Poetry Festival was inaugurated at Tehran’s Arasbaran Cultural Center on Saturday. A number of Iranian poets including Ali Musavi Garmarudi, Khosro...
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President Rouhani honors artists, academics
TEHRAN – A number of Iranian artists and academics were honored by President Hassan Rouhani at the presidential office on Sunday. At a joint ceremony held for the 2nd National Avini Awards and the...
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German Iranologist Heidemarie Koch honored in Tehran
TEHRAN -- The Persian literary monthly Bokhara paid tribute to German Iranologist Heidemarie Koch, author of “Persepolis, Shiny Capital of the Persian Empire”, during a ceremony at the Mahmud Afshar...
View ArticleECI, Alhoda to sign MOU
TEHRAN - Iran’s Alhoda International Publications plans to sign a memorandum of understanding with ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization) Cultural Institute (ECI) in the future. The draft for the...
View ArticlePersian Gulf island to host Global Nomadic Art Project
TEHRAN -- The Persian Gulf island of Hormoz will be hosting the Global Nomadic Art Project (GNAP) initiated by the Korean Nature Art Association, YATOO in 2015. YATOO has planned a traveling...
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2014 Tehran Auction grosses over $4 million
TEHRAN – The 3rd Tehran Auction sold out all the 90 lots on offer during its annual sale at the Parsian Azadi Hotel on Friday evening, grossing over 132 billion rials (over $4 million). Sohrab...
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Peyman Moadi selected for Shanghai filmfest jury
TEHRAN -- The celebrated Iranian actor/director/writer Peyman Moadi has been selected for the international jury of the 17th Shanghai International Film Festival, announced the organizers. The...
View ArticleBook to carry Iranian children’s friendship message to Brazil during World Cup
TEHRAN – Copies of the Portuguese version of “The Ice that Falls in Love with the Sun” by the Iranian children’s writer Reza Mozuni will be distributed among Brazilian children during the 2014 FIFA...
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“The Silent Angel” appears in Persian TEHRAN – A Persian translation of German author Heinrich Boll’s “The Silent Angel” has been published by Nun Publications in Iran. The book was translated...
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