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Enchanting fortress in heart of dense jungle
Rudkhan castle (Qale Roodkhan) is a historical fortress which is located in the heart of a forest in Fuman, Gilan province; it is an important…
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Khan Complex
Khan Complex was built by the order of Mohammad Taghi Khan in 1791. Then it was renovated and re- stuccoed three decades later and more decorations…
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A Cultural Experience by Michael Pullman;
Bavanat Valley in Iran
A gorgeous region of Iran, the Bavanat Valley is situated between the northern deserts and the Zagros mountains in the south. It's an area famous…
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Lake Urmia;
Victim of Negligence
Lake Urmia, in north-western Iran, was once the largest salt-water lake in the Middle East and attracted visitors from near and far.
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Safavid less known palace in Isfahan
Ashraf Hall is a small part of a Safavid glorious complex that included the Roofed Hall, Eight Palace, Poshte-e Matbakh palace, Rakib Khaneh,…
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Unique Iranian architecture in Khosro Abad mansion
Khosro Abad mansion located in Koredstan province attracts many tourists each year due to having unique Iranian architecture.
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Irish FAM tour arrived in Iran
The Director of Iran's Tourism Marketing and Advertising department announced the arranging of a FAM tour for a group of Irish tourism activists…
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The World Economic Forum:
Iran ranks 1st globally as a pocket-friendly destination
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has ranked Iran first in the world as a pocket-friendly destination.
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Shalmash waterfall; unique attraction noble to see
Shalmash waterfall is one of the amazing waterfalls of Iran, located in West Azerbaijan, 15 kilometers south of Sardasht County. Shalmash is…
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Iran to likely let women attend football World Cup qualifier
Iranian women are not allowed to enter stadiums since 1981, due to the security policies that underline female protection from the masculine…
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Bam Citadel; World's Largest Adobe Building
Arg-e Bam or Bam Citadel is the largest adobe building in the world and located in Bam, Kerman province, Iran. This ancient citadel has been…
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Nakhl- Gardani; Iran's intangible heritage
One of the most important mourning rituals observed in Iran during the month of Muharram is Nakhl-Gardani that is recognized as one of the symbolic…
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On the night of Ashura;
Sham-e Ghariban held in Iran
Sham-e Ghariban (The Evening of Strangers) refers to the sunset of the 10th of Muharram (the Day of Ashura) during which the family members and…
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31 die in stampede during Ashura rituals in Iraq
At least 31 pilgrims lost their lives and dozens more sustained injuries in a stampede during the Muslim religious rituals of Ashura in the Iraqi…
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Experience Muharram in Isfahan
Visiting Isfahan during Muharram can be a unique experience as the most important and sorrowful event of Shia world happened in this month.
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Korean expert presents:
Korean expert presents: Versatile tools of VR Tech for filmmaking
oo Jung Hyun at a workshop on Virtual Reality Cinema on the sidelines of the 32nd International Film Festival for Children and Youth (IFFCY)…
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Iran Reviving Centuries-Old Girih Art
Girih is a decorative geometric art form which used to be a major part of architecture and handicrafts in post-Islam Middle East.
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German critic complaining of EU negligence
Some private channels are no longer willing to pay for critiques, a German prominent film critic said adding that’s why the related section has…
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A “video library” for the Iranian children and young adult films
In the past four decades, the international recognition and success of Iranian cinema, has undoubtedly been achieved mainly by films made for…
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Tabesh:
Youth Film Making Olympiad seek to strengthen a teenage filmmaker
Director of the 32nd International Film Festival for Children and Youth, Alireza Tabesh said the 3rd Youth Film Making Olympiad could become…
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Black flag hoisted over holy shrine of Imam Hussain
Muharram is the first month of the Hijri (Islamic) calendar, during which Shia Muslims across the world hold mourning ceremonies over the martyrdom…
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French animator:
Paintings building blocks of animations
French animator Alexandre Athané was the presenter of the workshop titled “How to make a self-taught short animation film?” that was held at…
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National Day of Asiatic Cheetah
The Asiatic cheetah, known as Persian cheetah, is one of the imperiled cheetah subspecies surviving today only in Iran, according to the IUCN…
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Iranian Muslims to welcome Muharram
Muslims around the world will welcome the Hijri New Year this evening, which marks the beginning of Muharram, one of the four holy months of…
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Iranian filmmaker:
Children cinema larger area for co-production
The first thing that matters when it comes to co-production is to find the common grounds, and then the motivation and knowledge of the both…
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Cinema Organization of Iran director tours different sections of children filmfest
Cinema Organization of Iran director Dr. Hossein Entezami a long with Director of the 32nd International Film Festival for Children and Youth,…
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Call for expansion of Iran-Russia cinematic ties
Russian Director "Silent Scream", Nikolay Dann called for expansion of Iran-Russia cinematic cooperation in the fields of animation.
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Pigeon Towers; Masterpieces of Persian Architecture
Persian pigeon towers are masterpieces of Iranian architecture in the 16th and 17th century; These towers were crucial part of the agricultural…
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Iran’s cinema of kids in need of int’l exchanges
Film exchange and interaction over the recent years has been falling, causing the cinema of children to distance from its boom, an Iranian presenter…