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 Writers Golrokh Iraee and Ali Asadollahi Honored With Free Writing Award by PEN America for Literary Contribution and Free Expression

The Free Writing Award gained global attention after PEN America honored two Iranian writers for their contributions and resilience in 2026. The recognition went to Golrokh Iraee and Ali...

Persian Cuisine Bridges Cultural Divides Through Food and Storytelling at Official Community Dinner

Persian cuisine bridges cultures through sweet and sour flavors. A sold-out dinner in Madison showcased this food tradition. The event highlighted Iran’s rich culinary...

Iran Marks National Day for Master of Speech Saadi Shirazi

Iran honors its master of speech on April 21 each year. This date marks the National Commemoration Day for Saadi Shirazi. The renowned Persian...

Iranian Cultural Heritage Officials Grant Free Sadi Entry to All Visitors at Historic Shiraz Tomb

Iranian cultural heritage officials grant free Sadi entry to all visitors at the historic Shiraz tomb on April 21. For this reason, the Sa’dieh...

Iranian Singer Mohsen Chavoshi Named Islamic Revolution Artist of the Year in Tehran

The cultural award honor became the highlight of a major ceremony in Tehran after singer and composer Mohsen Chavoshi received the title Islamic Revolution Artist of...

Iranian Pop Singer Moein Plans Historic Return to Iran After More Than Forty Years Abroad

Iranian pop singer Moein may attempt a return to Iran. These artist return talks suggest possible discussions about his homecoming. The talks also include...