Kermanshah cultural center to honor city's renowned vocalist

CultureTourism, Cultural Heritage and Handicrafts Organization of Kermansh province in west of the country will dedicate a historical house in the provincial capital to setting up an artistic and cultural center to honor the world renowned Iranian vocalist Shahram Nazeri, an official announced on Wednesday.

Iranian movie ‘The Warden’ to compete in Greek Filmfest

CultureIran's feature-length movie ‘The Warden’ directed by Nima Javidi will compete at the 60th Thessaloniki International Film Festival (TIFF) in Greece.

How we can be a professional Voice actor (Sedabazigar)?

CultureMajid Habibi is an Iranian voice actor who is known for Persian voice acting for films, animations, documentaries, video games, film trailers, television advertisements, radio advertisements, network promotions, radio or audio dramas, puppet shows, audiobooks and television programs. He graduated from Soore University with a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Management.

Two Iranian films among 100 best films of 21st century

CultureTwo Iranian films are among the 100 best films made since the year 2000, according to London-based daily, The Guardian, which released a list of the best films.

Prominent Iranian Musician Kayhan Kalhor receives WOMEX 2019 Artist Award

CultureKayhan Kalhor an internationally acclaimed Iranian virtuoso on the kamancheh (spiked fiddle) was granted this year’s WOMEX (World Music Expo) Artist Award.

Culture to be "highway" for Iran-Turkmenistan ties

CultureCultural common ground and neighborhood help Iran and Turkmenistan develop their amicable relations, Minister of Culture and the Islamic Guidance Abbas Salehi said in a meeting with his Turkmen counterpart Atagely Shamuradov on Monday.

Khayyam; legend from Neyshabur to moon

CulturePerhaps it is safe to say that no poet like Khayyam, the Persian poet of the fifth and sixth Hejra centuries and the 11th century AD, with such a small amount of poems - a collection of 200 Rubaiyat- could affect worldwide to this extent.

32nd Tehran Intl. Book Fair kicks off

CultureThe 32nd edition of Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) has kicked off at the center of Tehran with the presence of Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Chinese Minister of Culture as well as the cultural representatives of this country.

Cultural diplomacy, a mean to overcome sanctions, takfiri ideas: Culture Min.

CultureCultural diplomacy and reading books can break the walls of mistrust, takfir and sanctions, said Minister of Culture Abbas Salehi on Tuesday.

Iranian minister upbeat about enhancement of Tehran-Ankara cultural diplomacy

CultureIran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Abbas Salehi said on Sunday that given the existing capacities and cultural diplomacy between Tehran and Ankara will definitely be broadened promote.

Iranian music, bridge connecting Iran to world: Minister

CultureMinister of Culture and Islamic Guidance said that the Iranian music acts as a bridge connecting the rich Iranian culture to the world which also gives every single Iranian the chance to safeguard the national dignity.

In a message to Int’l Fajr Film Festival closing ceremony

President Rouhani: Iran cinema turns into deeply-rooted tree

CultureForty years past the Islamic Revolution, thanks to the efforts of Iranian film makers, the country’s cinema have turned into a deeply-rooted tree enjoying international credibility, President Rouhani said on Monday in a message to the closing ceremony of International Fajr Film Festival.

Iran's Fajr Film Festival: ‘The Night Moon Was Full’ Rakes In Awards

CultureThe 37th Fajr Film Festival of Iran announced its winners on Monday, with Narges Abyar’s “The Night Moon Was Full” winning seven awards including for best motion picture.

Fajr festival to screen five children movies

CultureSide event of the 37th Fajr Film Festival (FFF) is scheduled to screen five kid flicks by Iranian filmmakers.

37th Fajr Film Festival poster unveiled

CultureOfficial poster for the 37th Fajr Film Festival, which was sketched by Hamidreza Beidaqi, was unveiled in a ceremony on Friday.

Light quake jolts southwestern province in Iran

CultureAn earthquake, measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale, shook Shahr-e Pir in the southwestern province of Fars.

Prolific thespians shortlisted for Fajr Film Festival

CultureThe most prolific thespians of the 37th Fajr Film Festival were shortlisted for the event.

Iranian filmmaker finds Indian award in ‘The Dark Room’

CultureThe 23rd International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) in India came to an end with Iranian filmmaker Rouhollah Hejazi winning ‘Suvarna Chakoram’ award (the Golden Crow Pheasant) for the best film for his feature film ‘The Dark Room’.

Iranian film wins Silver Screen Awards

CultureThe Iranian film ‘Dayan’ won the Silver Screen Awards in the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF).

Cultural associations needed to boost Iran-Japan ties

Culture Iranian ambassador to Japan stressed the important role of cultural and art associations in reinforcing relations between Iran and Japan.