Abbas Kiarostami was an internationally acclaimed Iranian filmmaker known for his poetic and introspective approach to storytelling. His top films include “Taste of Cherry” (1997), which won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, “Close-Up” (1990), a mesmerizing blend of documentary and fiction, and “A Taste of Cherry” (1997), which won the Palme d’Or […]
Rumi Through Kindness, Thorns will become roses.از محبت خار ها گل می شوند Saadi Human beings are members of a whole;In creation of one essence and soul. بنی آدم اعضای یکدیگرندکه در آفرینش ز یک گوهرند Attar Neyshabouri Had I known how listening is superior to speaking, I would not have wasted my life preaching. […]
1. Shahnameh For Kids – The Story of Zal & Simorgh2. The Conference Of The Birds Shahnameh for Kids – The Story of Zal & SimorghBy Arsia RozegarAge 4-84.6/5 (68 reviews)Inspired by Ferdowsi’s Epic Poem,TheShahnameh, this children’s book tells the classic tale of Zal, who was born with skin and hair white as snow. Because […]
1. Taarof Taarof is the customary back-and-forth of polite gestures used when giving and receiving gifts, food, money, and more. Similar to the “who pays the bill” charade in some cultures, it is done to show respect, hospitality, and reverence for elders, and politeness. Taarof is the most common in hospitality settings, where guests are […]
The legend says that on the last days of winter, when the spring breeze can be felt on the air, an old woman, living alone in her house on the outskirts of her town, starts anticipating the return of her love, who is on a 12-month journey. This old woman’s name is Nane Sarma (Lady […]
Gol Koochik – Small NetGol Koochik in Persian spoken language,translates as “small goal” or small net) is a variation of street football (soccer) that has been popular in Iran.The goal is approximately 100 × 60 cm in size and the ball is light-weight which can look like a makeshift ball. Given the limited space and […]
Sizdah Bedar is an Iranian festival held annually on the thirteenth day of Farvardin, the first month of the Iranian calendar, during which people spend time picnicking outdoors. It marks the end of the Nowruz holidays in Iran. In ancient sources, such as Shahnameh, there is a reference to “the thirteenth day of Farvardin”. The […]
Poetry and language are defining cultural aspects and an integral part of Iranian consciousness. Speaking Persian, or Farsi, is revered by people as they pride themselves for having maintained their language and pre-Islamic identity following the Muslim conquest of the 7th century AD. Today, during times of turmoil, Iranians still turn to poetry as a […]
Iran, due to its special geographical location and proximity to nomadic tribes, especially from the north and northeast is one of the most important nomadic regions in the world. The story of the nomads of Iran goes back to the second millennium B.C., the arrival of Aryans in the Iranian plateau. Some of these people […]
Persians Region: Central Population: 50-60% Language: Farsi Provinces: Tehran, Isfahan, Fars, Alborz, Razavi Khorasan, South Khorasan, Yazd, Kerman, Bushehr, Hormozgan, Markazi, Qazvin, Gilan, Mazandaran, Semnan, Hamadan, North Khorasan, Khuzestan, half of Sistan & Baluchistan, southern and western half of Golestan. Mazanderanis that speak Mazanderani, Tats, and Talysh fall under the Persian ethnic group. Azeris Region: […]