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...

Tehran Cartoon Biennial Highlights Global Art Dialogue

The closing ceremony of the Tehran Cartoon Biennial marked a major cultural moment for Iran and the global visual arts community. From the outset,...

Street Theater Brings Live Performances to Tehran

Street theater performances have enlivened Tehran’s public spaces, drawing residents and visitors into engaging live art near Vahdat Hall. As a result, this form...

Fajr Theater Festival Launches My Iran Section to Celebrate National Resistance

The Fajr International Theater Festival introduced a new section called My Iran, emphasizing national resistance. This section explores Iran’s historical struggles, including the Sacred...

Classic Gothic Novel “The Old English Baron” Debuts in Persian Translation

Iranian readers can now read the Old English Baron in Persian. Qoqnus Publications in Tehran released this translation recently. Maryam Mahdavi translated the work,...

Kerman History: Exploring Iran’s Desert Heritage

Kerman history comes alive through its ancient sites, gardens, and desert landscapes. Located in southeastern Iran, the province borders Fars, Yazd, South Khorasan, Sistan...

Saeed Pirdoust Dies at 85 Leaving Lasting Legacy in Iranian Cinema

Veteran Iranian actor Saeed Pirdoust has died at the age of 85, marking the loss of a celebrated figure in Iranian cinema. Saeed Pirdoust...