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 Art Evolution: Tradition Meets Modern Design

Iranian art evolution is reshaping how traditional craftsmanship connects with modern creativity. Moreover, artists across Iran continue to preserve heritage while adapting to new...

Cultural Preservation Appeal: Book City Seeks UNESCO Support

Book City Institute launched a cultural preservation appeal after reported damages to bookstores and cultural spaces in Iran. Moreover, the institute reached out to...

Egyptian Actor Amr Waked Sparks Debate After Praising Ali Khamenei in Social Media Posts

Egyptian actor Amr Waked triggered wide discussion after new social media posts. Moreover, he addressed regional politics while praising Iranian leadership in strong terms....

Nowruz 2026 Global Cultural Celebration Unites Communities Worldwide

Nowruz 2026 marks a major global cultural moment as millions of people celebrate the ancient Persian New Year. Nowruz 2026 highlights the continued strength...

Artist Protest Appeal Over Iran Conflict

Artist protest appeal begins as Iranian cultural and artistic guilds issue an open letter to global creatives. Artist protest appeal emerges amid escalating regional...

Chaharshanbe Suri Continues in Iran During Wartime Conditions

Iranians across the country are celebrating Chaharshanbe Suri, the traditional Festival of Fire, on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. The festival marks the eve of...