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 Musician Bijan Mortazavi Returns to Iran After Years Abroad

Renowned Iranian violinist, singer, and composer Bijan Mortazavi officially returned to his homeland after years of living abroad. The prominent musician published a video...

Iran Court Upholds Lashes and Bans Against Singer Parastoo Ahmadi and Seven Musicians

The Qom Appeals Court upheld severe penalties against Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and seven fellow musicians. Presiding Judge Abbas Qarabaghi rejected defense arguments, affirming...

Iran’s National Orchestra Opens Cultural Week at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theater

The National Orchestra of Iran opened Iran Cultural Week in Russia at Moscow's historic Bolshoi Theater on Monday evening. Conductor Homayoun Rahimian led the...

Henry Slesar’s “The Thing at the Door” Released as Persian Audiobook

The Persian audiobook of “The Thing at the Door”, a mystery and psychological thriller by American writer Henry Slesar, has been released by Avaye Chirok,...

Iran Culture Minister Highlights Cultural Resilience at St. Petersburg University

Iranian Culture Minister Seyyed Abbas Salehi emphasized the essential role of cultural identity during times of crisis. Addressing academic audiences at St. Petersburg State...

Iran and Russia Expand Cultural Ties With New Film Cooperation Deal

Iran and Russia have agreed to expand cultural cooperation, including joint film production, following a meeting between their culture ministers in St. Petersburg. Iranian Minister...