Iran cinemas may reopen by Eid al-Fitr
A cinematic official said that in case everything goes ahead desirably in terms of curbing the spread of coronavirus, Iran cinemas will reopen by Eid al-Fitr (May 24).
Tourism loss can be recompensed by travel boom
Losses imposed on three sectors of Iran’s cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts will be compensated for with a boom in travel during post-coronavirus days.
National Day of Iranian Poet Attar of Nishapur
April 13 is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the great Persian poet, mystic, and philosopher Attar of Nishapur.
15th International Radio Festival postponed
The 15th International Radio Festival, organized by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), has been postponed to summer.
Iran wheat production can reach 14m tons this year
Iran is expected to produce 14 million tons of wheat in the current Iranian calendar year (which started on March 20).
Chaharshanbe Suri Held amid Coronavirus
‘Chaharshanbe Suri’, or ‘Wednesday Fireworks’, originated from the Zoroastrian era, is one Persians’ traditional ceremonies rooted in ancient Iranian rituals.
Silver Beating : A Precious Iranian Art
The art of silver beating (toreutics) is one of the traditional Iranian metalwork handicrafts which dates back to several thousand years ago to the era of the Scythians who were of Aryan origin.
‘Song Sparrow’ qualifies for Oscar 2021
Iran/Denmark production ‘Song Sparrow’, directed by Farzaneh Omidvarnia, has been qualified for Oscar 2021 after winning the best short animation award at the 20th Lebu International Film Festival in Chile.
Researchers Discover New Type of Tiny Lion
Researchers have discovered a new type of lion, the size of a domestic cat, with powerful flesh-cutting teeth, which roamed the earth around 24 million years ago.
Iran, Austria Ink Deal to Boost Art, Cultural Cooperation
High-ranking officials from Iran and Austria signed an agreement to boost cooperation between the two sides in various fields of art and culture.