Culture

Two Iranians nominated for 2027 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

Writer Abbas Jahangirian and illustrator Amir Shabanipoor, both from Iran, have been nominated for the 2027 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, a Swedish prize for children's and young adult literature.

Iran’s Paleolithic record central to human evolution debates, museum expert says

An archaeologist at the National Museum of Iran has written in Tehran Times that Iran's Paleolithic record places the country at the centre of debates on human evolution.

Iranian film ‘Midday Meal’ wins top prize at Busan festival

Iranian director Majid Majidi's film Midday Meal won the Busan Award for best film at the 31st Busan International Film Festival in South Korea on Thursday.

Iran proposes joint travel packages to attract more Chinese tourists

Iran proposed five measures to increase Chinese tourist arrivals, including joint travel packages, in a message read at a meeting in Beijing on Friday, Tehran Times reported.

Director says Iranian passport holders in play cannot get US visas

Iranian director Amir Reza Koohestani said Iranian-passport holders in his company could not obtain US visas for the play "Blind Runner" in California, Culture OC reported.

Iranian Songwriting Icon Homa Mirafshar Dies at Age 89

Homa Mirafshar legacy continues to influence Iranian music following the celebrated songwriter’s death at age 89. Her passing prompted tributes from musicians, writers, and...

Iran Responds to Rubio’s Taj Mahal Photo: “If He Knew the History, He Wouldn’t Have Taken This Picture Here”

The Iranian government recently initiated a sharp diplomatic dispute following a high-profile American visit to India. United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded...

Iran Expands Traditional Crafts Sector in Khoy to Boost Nomadic Income and Protect Cultural Heritage

The Nomadic Affairs Department in Khoy has established thirty-nine new handicrafts workshops for local nomadic youth. This major development initiative aims to boost regional...

Iranian Actor Pejman Jamshidi Sentenced to 99 Lashes in Preliminary Court Ruling

A Tehran court has issued a preliminary verdict sentencing prominent Iranian actor and former national football player Pejman Jamshidi to ninety-nine lashes. The ruling...

Tehran Theater Scene Welcomes Bold New Production of The Glass Menagerie Directed by Ali Hazrati

Iranian director Ali Hazrati has unveiled a new adaptation of The Glass Menagerie at Tehran’s Labkhand Theater Hall. The production introduces the classic American drama to Iranian audiences...

Iran’s Ancient Riyab Village Pursues UNESCO World Heritage Status by 2026

The ancient village of Riyab in Iran’s Razavi Khorasan Province is moving forward with plans to secure UNESCO World Heritage status by 2026. Cultural...