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Day of Culture of Kazakhstan and Iran Held in Gorgan

reporter 1222 — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 06:23:18 +0000

TEHRAN (Iran News) – The Day of Culture of Kazakhstan and Iran was held in Gorgan attended by the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Crafts of Iran Aliaskar Munesan, Governor of Gulistan Province Hadi Hakshenas, Deputy of the Iranian Parliament Gulamreza Montezari, Ambassador of Kazakhstan Askhat Orazbay, business people and representatives of the local Kazakh diaspora.

Speaking at the opening of the event, Minister A. Munesan and Ambassador A.Orazbay noted that over the past 30 years since gaining independence, Kazakhstan has made great strides in its development, as well as in cooperation with Iran in various fields.

Hakshenas emphasized that trade, economic, cultural, tourist, medical, and pilgrimage ties between the regions of the two countries are developing successfully.

The governor of the province proposed to hold the Day of Culture of Kazakhstan and Iran in the first days of spring and on the eve of the common holiday for the two countries of the New Year – Nauryz – as a corresponding “week” alternately in the Mangistau region and the province of Gulistan. This proposal was supported by the Minister of Cultural Heritage of Iran.

Participants of the event visited an exhibition of handicrafts made by craftsmen of the local Kazakh diaspora, organized in the halls of the Central House of Culture in Gorgan, and got acquainted with photo and video materials dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Independence. In addition, a small national orchestra played Kazakh melodies, and folk songs of the two countries were performed at the concert by the local Kazakh diaspora and Iranian artists.

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Gorgan Welcomes European Investment in Tourism

reporter 1222 — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 06:31:49 +0000

TEHRAN (Iran News) – Making investment in the tourism sector is among the main strategies adopted by urban managers of Gorgan, the capital of the northern province of Golestan, the city’s mayor said.

Speaking at a meeting with the visiting chief executive officer and some members of the Italian Tourism Education Institute, Abdolreza Dadboud said investment projects to restore the city’s old section and establish gondola lift and an amusement park are being implemented in Gorgan, IRNA reported.

“We welcome participation of European investors in the tourism projects,” he added

Stephano Santes, CEO of the Italian Tourism Education Institute said, for his part, that the implementation of responsible tourism principles in the region would help preserve local traditions and cultures.

He added that the arrival of Italian and other European investors in the region will lead to the establishment of income-generating companies, noting it will also help create job opportunities in the city and enhance cultural ties between the two countries.

Responsible tourism is any form of tourism that can be conducted in a more responsible way, and minimizes negative social, economic, and environmental impacts.

Situated in northeastern Iran, Golestan Province is one of the best tourist destinations of the country in view of its enchanting natural attractions, wide ethnic diversity and numerous historical sites.

The province is home to international wetlands, dense forests, bubbling springs, and tens of waterfalls.

Golestan is undoubtedly one of the greenest regions of Iran. Peaceful coexistence among ethnic groups including Baluchis, Kazakhs, and Sistanis is yet another source of attraction in the province.

A number of dialects are spoken in Golestan while people wear an array of attires in different designs and colors.

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Archaeologists resume work on Great Wall of Gorgan

reporter 1222 — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 05:51:54 +0000

TEHRAN – The seventh archaeological season on the Great Wall of Gorgan has recently kicked off to shed new light on the gigantic monument stretched in northern Iran.

A team of archaeologists and cultural heritage experts led by Prof. Mohammad Mortezaei has commenced new surveys to examine sections of the wall which are located in Hyrcania, Mehr reported on Sunday.

Built between 420s and 530s CE, the Great Wall of Gorgan served as a defense system stretched along southeastern parts of the Caspian Sea near modern Gorgan in Golestan Province.

The wall stretches for almost 200 km and is dotted by a total of 38 forts. It is the longest fort-lined ancient barrier between Central Europe and China, it is longer than Hadrian’s Wall and the Antonine Wall put together.

In some archeological sources, the Great Wall of Gorgan is referred to as the Red Snake due to the color of its bricks. It dates from Sasanian-era (224 to 651 CE).

PHOTO: An undated photo depicts previously excavated parts of the Great Wall of Gorgan in northern Iran.

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