Hegmataneh, The Oldest Capital City in Persia
Hegmataneh was the first capital of the old Persia and considered as one of the oldest urban sites of the World.
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Entries by Fereshteh Sabetian
Turkman Horses
For Turkmens of Iran, a horse is everything. Their cultural traditions and inherited identity are tied to these beautiful animals.
The Festival of Asiatic Cheetah
DOE and NGOs celebrate the big cat, and raise awareness of its critical situation by running a Cheetah Festival.
Tulip Festival Gachsar
The Tulip festival is a ten days event in early May each year, in tulip gardens of Garmab, a village 108 Km away from Tehran.
Arabic coffee in Khuzestan
Coffee has a central role in the southern region of Iran. For centuries, coffee has been imported by cargo ships through Persian Gulf and Oman Sea, and as northern regions were adapting the habit of tea drinking, coffee stayed the most popular beverage in the south.
Chookheh Wrestling in Bojnourd
Koshti ba Chookheh (Chookheh Wrestling) is a specific activity of people of Kurdish descent in Greater Khorasan.
Tir Maah Sizdah Sho Festival
A few days to the celebration, families start preparation. They clean up the house and grind wheat and rice for baking cookies.
Hazelnut Festival in Qazvin – Taste the History in a Nutshell
Hazelnut is an important crop in Alamut region. About 70 villages in this area grow hazelnut, most of it being exported to Europe.
The Honey Festival In Khansar – The True Taste Of Honey
The honey festival in Khansar happens in mid-May, and lasts for a week. There are convivial events along with merchandising booths to sell honey, orchard products and handicrafts.
Aromatic Festival of Damask Roses in Iran
Rose water extract is present in many aspects of Iranian life. It is commonly used in different kinds of food.
Date Harvest Festival in Iran–When The Heat Brings us Heavenly Gift
Every year around the month of September, when dates are ripe and ready, a week long harvest festival takes place at Arg-e Jadid in Bam.
Food Festival In Ardabil – A Tasty Event
The Aash Festival is accompanied by other cultural representations, such as handicrafts, folklore plays, comedy shows, and music.
Taste Of Grapes In Urmia
The Grapes Festival is an event of celebration. It is in fact a full program of artistic and cultural events and lasts for a whole week.
Music In The Air In Bushehr
From stunning stories and legends to phenomenal mourning ceremonies, Bushehr has it all, and each event comes with its own music style.
What Could Be Better Than A Kebab Festival?
Bonab Kebab festival represents the Bonab Kebab and its traditional preparation method which is inscribed as a national intangible cultural heritage.
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