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Iranians, Persian-speaking communities celebrating Yalda or Shab-e Chelleh, welcome winter

Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini Lahijani -
Iranians are preparing to celebrate the last night of the fall and the longest of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, known as Yalda or Shab-e Chelleh, with a host of traditions until midnight.
Culture

Iran’s Ferdowsi, poet of Book of Kings, commemorated in Tous

IFP Editorial Staff -
Abolqassem Ferdowsi, the late tenth-century Persian poet who composed the great epic The Book of Kings, or Shahnameh, has been commemorated during an event at his tomb in the historical city of Tous, in northeastern Iran.
Culture

Yalda Night shopping in Rasht, northern Iran

IFP Editorial Staff -
Yalda Night (Shab-e Yalda) or Chelle Night is one of the most ancient Iranian festivals celebrated each year on the winter solstice. On the last evening of Autumn, Iranian families get together to celebrate the occasion.
Food

“Reshteh Polo”, Yalda Night’s dinner in old Tehran

IFP Editorial Staff -
Perhaps many among the current residents of Tehran do not know that Reshteh Polo, or Persian noodle rice, has been a regular dinner for old residents of Tehran, who were both gastronomes and good-timers, but at the same time easygoing and frugal, on Yalda Night.
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Iranian Minister Hails Inclusion of Art of Miniature in UNESCO List

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Iran’s minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has congratulated the Iranian people on the UNESCO’s decision to inscribe the art of miniature on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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National Day of Isfahan Commemorated with Various Events

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The city of Isfahan in central Iran is hosting dozens of cultural events this weekend which mark a national day in the Persian calendar dedicated to the popular tourist destination.
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Iranian Children Use Painting to Call for Global Peace    

IFP Editorial Staff -
Tehran recently hosted an exhibition of paintings by Iranian children and adolescents, which were drawn with the aim of promoting the culture of kindness and peace in the world.
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150 Iranian-Islamic Works to Be Auctioned at Christie’s London

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Dozens of Iranian manuscripts and historical object are going to be put up for auction in an exhibition in London later this month.
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Fashion, Clothing Festival Underway in Tehran

IFP Editorial Staff -
The 7th Fajr Fashion and Clothing Festival has kicked off in the Iranian capital Tehran and will be open to visitors until March 4, 2018.
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‘Colourful Dream of Silk Road’ at Beijing Int’l Book Fair

IFP Editorial Staff -
Iran is going to partake in 24th edition of Beijing International Book Fair as the special guest. The Islamic Republic’s slogan this year is “Iran: The Colourful Dream of Silk Road”.
Media Wire

450 Iranian Relics to Go on Display in Germany

IFP Media Wire -
Director of Iran's Museums and Historical Properties Office Mohammad Reza Kargar announced that nearly 450 historical objects are planned to be but on display in an exhibition in Bonn, Germany later this week.
Environment

Iran Launches Music Festival to Promote Environmental Conservation

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s Department of the Environment has initiated a music festival with the aim of drawing public attention to the protection of the environment.
Art

Stuttgart Art Exhibit Explores Changing Life in Iran

IFP Editorial Staff -
An art show underway at IFA Gallery in the German city of Stuttgart explores many aspects of changing life in Iran, the Institute for Foreign Relations (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen – IFA) has announced.
Art

Display of Louvre Museum World Masterpieces in Iran

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The Head of Iran’s museums to IRNA: “For the very first time, there will be a significant exhibition of the Louvre Museum masterpieces in Iran.”
Art

Exhibition of 12 Female Iranian and Spanish Photographers in Madrid

IFP Editorial Staff -
12 well-known female photographers from Iran and Spain presented their work in a paired format, with pre-defined subjects, in the exhibition Parallel Perspectives . Iran-Spain : Photographs in the Mirror.
Cultural Heritage

An Iranology Exhibition Held in Algeria

IFP Editorial Staff -
An exhibition entitled Iranian Civilization - Past and Future was held in the Foreign Language Centre of Algeria University, with the goal of spreading and reinforcing cultural and scientific relations between Iran and Algeria.
Custom

Persian Celebrations Not Derived From Any Specific Religion

IFP Editorial Staff -
None of the major Persian celebrations is taken from any specific religion’s dogma.
Art

World Tour – 7000 Years of Iranian Art

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The head of Iran’s Museum Administration Board spoke about exhibitions which will celebrate 7000 Years of Iranian Art, and will be held in Germany, Austria, France, Italy, India, Mexico, Singapore and the USA.
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Perhaps a small exhibition, but surely with great goals and achievements

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Mansour Amini emphasized the boundary-crossing function of cyberspace in stimulating the world's curious minds, especially the youth of today. He also stressed the need...
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3-Year-Old Tanbur Player Performs at Kermanshah Province Fajr Music Festival

IFP Editorial Staff -
Today, on January 26th, Roshana will be exactly 3 years old. She is already an accomplished Tanbur player. She sometimes sings along when she...
Iran in Pictures

Fadjr Theater Festival Underway in Tehran

Emad Askarieh -
The 34th edition of Fadjr International Theater Festival kicked off in the Iranian capital on January 21, and will go on until February 1....
Books

Iran selected guest of honor at 2016 Belgrade Book Fair

Emad Askarieh -
The 60th Belgrade International Book Fair has selected Iran as its special guest of honor next year.
Music

Afghan singer goes onstage in Tehran

Emad Askarieh -
My Homeland was the highlight of the event which moved many Afghans and non-Afghans in the audience to tears.
Art

Iranian artworks on display at 2015 Art International Istanbul (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The Istanbul art fair showcases paintings, a wooden sculpture, a collection of integrated artworks and a 3-part video by Iranian artists.
Economy

Iranian industry chief makes appealing offers to foreign investors at Expo Milano 2015

Golrokh Askarieh -
Nematzadeh said Iran stands ready to establish cooperation with foreigners in the fields of tourism and large- or small-scale production.
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