Category: culture
ECI to host international conference on media literacy in Tehran
TEHRAN- The ECO Cultural Institute (ECI), in cooperation with Türkiye’s Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK), is scheduled to host an international conference on media literacy in Tehran on August 18.
Music fans bid farewell to traditional singer Iraj
TEHRAN – The funeral ceremony for Hossein Khajeh-Amiri, the renowned singer of Iranian music known as Iraj, was held on Friday morning in front of Vahdat Hall in Tehran, attended by a large crowd of his fans and members of the music community.
Mohsen Sharifian echoes Iranians’ message of peace, friendship in Hiroshima
TEHRAN – Mohsen Sharifian, the musician and researcher of regional Iranian music, echoed the message of peace and friendship of Iranians with a musical performance in Hiroshima, coinciding with the anniversary of the atomic bombing.
TMoCA to display oldest photos in Iran
TEHRAN – Director of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, Reza Dabirinejad, has announced that a unique photography exhibition from the museum’s treasured collection, titled “This Likeness Everlasting,” will open on August 15 at the museum.
Works of 30 Iranian artists to be showcased in virtual exhibition in Netherlands
TEHRAN- A group exhibition of visual arts and handicrafts titled “Idea,” featuring the works of 30 Iranian artists, is set to open online in the Netherlands on Tuesday evening.
Iranian platform uses AI to support Persian language learning for foreign students
TEHRAN- The growing presence of international students at Iranian universities has brought renewed attention to a practical question: how can Persian language education be made more accessible to learners who may begin their studies with little or no knowledge of the language?
Mobarak Puppet Theater Festival opens with works dedicated to Gaza journalists, Minab children
TEHRAN- The 21st Tehran-Mobarak International Puppet Theater Festival officially opened in Tehran on Friday, bringing together artists and puppetry enthusiasts for an event highlighting the power of puppetry to address contemporary social and humanitarian issues.
Mani Haghighi’s documentary to premiere at 64th New York Film Festival
TEHRAN – The New York Film Festival (NYFF) has announced the 32-film main slate for its 64th edition, anchored by four world premieres, including the new documentary feature from Iranian filmmaker Mani Haghighi.
Iran highlights culture as key to peace at BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting
TEHRAN- Iranian Deputy Culture Minister for Cultural Affairs Mohsen Javadi has stressed the pivotal role of culture in promoting peace, stability and closer ties among nations, saying it can serve as a common language for addressing global challenges.
Iranian writer Mirkiani’s “Tintin and Sindbad” reaches 49th edition
TEHRAN- The popular youth novel “Tintin and Sindbad,” authored by Iranian writer Mohammad Mirkiani, has reached its 49th edition published by Qadiani Publications.