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Iranpress: UNESCO ranks Iran 6th in terms of intangible heritage

UNESCO ranks Iran 6th in terms of intangible heritage

Monday, 05 December 2022 11:41

Tehran (IP) - The Director General of Registration and Preservation of Spiritual and Natural Heritage Office of the Iranian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicraft reported that Iran was ranked 6th in UNESCO's registry of intangible heritage.

Iranpress: Yaldā Night, Ouds inscribed as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Yaldā Night, Ouds inscribed as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Thursday, 01 December 2022 00:28

Tehran (IP) - "Yaldā Night or Shab-e-Chella", practiced in Iran and Afghanistan, and the musical instrument "Oud" have been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Iranpress: Pres. Raisi appears in gathering of orphans, disabled children on Yalda Night

Pres. Raisi appears in gathering of orphans, disabled children on Yalda Night

Wednesday, 22 December 2021 10:15

Tehran (IP) - Iranian President spent the Yalda Night ceremony among orphans and children with disabilities in Behesht Reza charity center.

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'Yalda': Symbol of unity, empathy and interaction of Iranian nation

Tuesday, 21 December 2021 19:27

Yalda means birth, the last night of the autumn, and the longest night of the year in the Iranian calendar, which coincides with the winter solstice in the Northern hemisphere. Yaldas history in the official calendar of ancient Iranians goes back to 500 BC.

Iranpress: People in Qazvin to celebrate Yalda occasion

People in Qazvin to celebrate Yalda occasion

Tuesday, 21 December 2021 09:01

Qazvin (IP) - The people of Qazvin, west of Tehran, annually before the night of Yalda, go to the traditional Bazaar of the city to buy fruits, nuts, and sweets to celebrate the occasion.

Iranpress: Iranian to mark Yalda even with new restrictions

Iranian to mark Yalda even with new restrictions

Monday, 20 December 2021 19:24

Tehran (IP) - Yalda, one of the most popular ancient traditions which Persian-speaking people worldwide celebrated every year. In past years, coronavirus pandemics created restrictions for Yalda night celebrations including family gatherings in which people avoided observing healthy protocols.

Iranpress: Tehran holds Pomegranate Festival

Tehran holds Pomegranate Festival

Friday, 12 November 2021 21:16

Tehran(IP)- The Pomegranate Festival is underway in the Water and Fire Park of Tehran and will continue until November 21st, under full compliance with health protocols.

Iranpress: ECO

ECO's main goal ,safeguarding cultural heritage

Saturday, 19 December 2020 21:43

Tehran (IP) - The President of the ECO Cultural Institute, said that one of ECO's important steps is to safeguard cultural heritage and extend peace among nations.

Iranpress: Yalda Night marked in Beijing

Yalda Night marked in Beijing

Sunday, 22 December 2019 14:25

The capital of China, some 7,000 kilometers from Tehran, the capital of Iran, hosted a traditional Iranian ritual last night.

Iranpress: Persian Language, literature teachers of Punjab, Pakistan honored

Persian Language, literature teachers of Punjab, Pakistan honored

Sunday, 22 December 2019 14:13

Lahore (IP) - The second gathering of Persian language teachers of Punjab province was held at Yalda Night.

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