Culture

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 economic empowerment while creating long-term...

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...

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...

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...

Canadian Rapper and Singer Drake Surprises Fans With Persian-Speaking Character in Latest Album

The multi-platinum Canadian recording artist Drake has officially surprised global audiences by including explicit references to Iranian culture....

Iranian Cinema Takes Center Stage as Three Productions Open Incheon Diaspora Film Festival in South Korea

Three Iranian productions will open the 14th Diaspora Film Festival in Incheon later this month, placing emotionally charged stories from Iran before an international...

Iran’s Rose Harvest Season Brings Thousands of Workers to Meymand’s Fragrant Gardens

The annual rose harvest season has started in Meymand, for this town lies in Iran's Fars Province. Workers gather Damask roses across the local...

Iranian Legend Googoosh Turns 75 as Millions Across the World Celebrate Her Remarkable Musical Journey

Fans across Iran and the world honor Googoosh on May 5, for the legendary singer celebrated her 75th birthday this year. Audiences have loved...

Iran’s Mahnaz Mohammadi Exposes Single Mother Struggles in Award-Winning Drama “Son – Mother”

A new film titled "Son - Mother" will screen this week. This movie explores single mother struggles in Iranian society. Mahnaz Mohammadi directed this...

Iranian Music Connection Deepens for Mississippi Records Owner Amid War

Cyrus Moussavi runs Mississippi Records in Portland, and his iranian music connection has grown stronger in recent weeks. Growing up, he listened to Iranian...

Iranian Horror Film ‘Devil’s Mirror’ Enters Vespertilio Awards Competition in Rome

The Iranian feature film The Devil's Mirror has achieved, finally, a milestone. This iranian horror film enters, therefore, the Vespertilio Awards competition. The event...