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.

Hoda Exhibition Showcases Iranian Islamic Clothing for Ramadan

The Hoda Exhibition in Tehran is showcasing Iranian Islamic clothing during the holy month of Ramadan. The event highlights Iranian Islamic clothing and provides...

Enayat Bakhshi, Veteran Iranian Actor Passes Away at 80

Enayat Bakhshi, a name widely recognized in Iranian cinema, has passed away at the age of 80. Enayat Bakhshi’s career spanned over fifty years,...

Closing of 44th Fajr International Film Festival in Tehran

The 44th Fajr Film Festival ended with a grand closing ceremony in Tehran. The event took place at Vahdat Hall. President Masoud Pezeshkian attended...

Rostam and Esfandiyar: Tehran City Theater Hosts Epic Performance

Tehran’s City Theater now hosts the play Rostam and Esfandiyar. The 60-minute performance runs until February 20. Moreover, directors Dariush Nassiri and Reza Hassankhani...

Cellist Camille Thomas Releases Persian Song “Chera Rafti” in Solidarity with Iran

Franco-Belgian cellist Camille Thomas has released a new recording of the traditional Persian song Chera Rafti (“Why Did You Leave?”), collaborating with Persian-Canadian countertenor Cameron Shahbazi...

Tehran Sees Huge Public Turnout for Mid-Shaban Eid Celebrations

Mid-Shaban Eid celebrations filled Tehran with energy, faith, and unity across the capital. People gathered to mark the birth anniversary of Imam Zaman. Moreover,...