Culture

Tehran Symphony Orchestra to Perform Mozart’s “Figaro” at Vahdat Hall

The Tehran Symphony Orchestra has announced an upcoming concert titled “Figaro,” featuring iconic compositions by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Principal conductor Nasir Heidarian will lead the country’s prominent classical music...

Saadi Foundation Launches Global “20 Words, One Text” Literary Competition

The Saadi Foundation has officially launched an international literary competition titled “20 Words, One Text” to mark national celebrations. The...

Tehran’s International 100-Second Film Festival Selects 170 Films for 15th Edition

The prestigious International 100-Second Film Festival has officially selected 170 short films for its upcoming 15th competitive edition....

National Museum of Iran Showcases 11th-Century Silk Robe From Yazd

The National Museum of Iran recently showcased an exquisite red-ground silk robe representing classical textile traditions. Curators confirmed...

Tehran Cultural Center to Screen and Analyze Crime Thriller Tuner

Tehran’s prestigious Arasbaran Cultural Center will host a special screening and critical analysis of the crime thriller Tuner. Renowned...

Iranian-American Author Tahereh Mafi’s ‘Shatter Me’ Series Gets Warner Bros Film Adaptation

Iranian-American author Tahereh Mafi has revealed that Warner Bros has secured the film rights to her bestselling young-adult dystopian Shatter Me series. This major...

Isfahan Turns to Tourism Revival Strategy to Preserve 22,000 Cultural and Natural Attractions

Isfahan province has prepared a new tourism development roadmap to revitalize its economy and protect its vast cultural heritage assets. Governor-General Mehdi Jamalinejad officially...

Tehran Museum Showcases Coffeehouse Masterpieces to Strengthen Cultural Resilience Amid Conflict

The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art recently inaugurated a significant cultural exhibition to highlight regional artistic resilience. This specialized exhibition displays historical masterpieces to...

Iran Sees Massive Ashura Gatherings as Millions Mourn Imam Hussein

Millions of devotees dressed in black filled the streets of Iran on Thursday to observe Ashura. This solemn occasion marks the anniversary of the...

Iran Advances UNESCO Heritage Bid for Ancient Eastern Windmill Systems

Iran finalized cultural preservation documents to secure a major global heritage designation for its ancient wind-catching technologies. Deputy Cultural Heritage Minister Ali Darabi announced...

Iranian Photographer Wins Golden Shot Award for Powerful Image of Minab School Tragedy Funeral

An international jury recently awarded Iranian photographer Morteza Akhondi the top prize at the prestigious Golden Shot Photography Awards. Akhondi secured the first-place position...