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.

Mansour Alimoradi Shortlisted for BRICS Literature Award

Iranian writer Mansour Alimoradi has joined the shortlist for the BRICS Literature Award. This recognition celebrates his talent and promotes Iran’s literary culture internationally....

Isfahan Tourism Growth Boosted by Tajik Minister Visit

Isfahan tourism growth received a significant boost as Tajikistan’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Ramazon Rahimzoda, visited the historic Iranian city on Monday. The visit...

Iranian Pomegranate Shapes Culture and Economy Across the Nation

Each autumn, Iran celebrates the Iranian pomegranate, emphasizing its cultural, culinary, and economic significance. The fruit represents abundance, beauty, and tradition nationwide. Furthermore, families,...

Kurdish Poetry Collection Marks New Chapter in Ilam

A remarkable new voice in Kurdish poetry has emerged from Iran’s Ilam province. Dar Bashur Publishing has released Khawlwan (Dream Trainer), the first Kurdish poetry collection...

Street Theater Festival Brings Marivan to Life

Marivan in western Iran province has come alive as the street theater festival fills the city with vibrant performances. Moreover, the annual street theater...

Hafez Manuscript Restored in Iran and Returned Abroad

Iran successfully restored a Hafez manuscript and subsequently returned it to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Hafez manuscript, a unique illustrated copy, holds immense cultural...