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.

Parvin Etesami: Life and Legacy of Iran’s Poetess

Parvin Etesami remains a central figure in Iranian literature, known for her moral and social poetry. Furthermore, Parvin Etesami combined traditional literary style with...

Harmony of Spring and Poetry: Nowruz in Persian Poems

This year’s Persian spring celebration combines tradition, spirituality, and poetry as Iran observes both Nowruz and the Night of Qadr. Consequently, a rare alignment creates a...

Persian Handicrafts Celebrate Iran’s Living Heritage

The National Day of Handicrafts recently highlighted the enduring power of Persian handicrafts as symbols of culture, creativity, and pride. Across Iran, artisans came...

Kashan Rose Water Festival Celebrates Persian Heritage

Each spring, the scent of Kashan rose water fills the air, transforming the desert towns of Qamsar and Niasar into a fragrant paradise. The annual Rose...

Cultural Exchange Strengthens Iran–Korea Artistic Ties

The South Korean ambassador to Iran has called for stronger cultural exchange between the two countries. He emphasized that art can serve as a lasting bridge...

Iran and Iraq Talks Focus on Restoring Ancient Taq Kasra Monument

Iran Iraq talks have gained momentum as both nations push ahead with plans to restore the ancient Taq Kasra monument. The discussions highlight stronger cultural...