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Traditional Wedding Ceremony in Northeastern Iranian Tribe

The wedding ceremonies of Kurmanj nomads are always full of colours and happiness, and these are part of their intangible heritage.

Every November, because of the weather conditions, these nomads move from Maneh and Samalqan County in North Khorasan province to Maraveh Tappeh in Golestan province, both in northeastern Iran.

Here are IRNA’s photos of the traditional ceremonies of Kurmanj nomads:

 

 

Fatemeh Askarieh

Fatemeh Askarieh is an Iranian journalist working on a range of fields including culture, art, lifestyle, cultural heritage, and tourism. She has been working with the Iran Front Page (IFP) Media Group for 10 years, and is currently the head of the Art and Lifestyle Department.

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