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Culture of Tehran. Azadi Tower, Main cultural icon of Tehran. The culture of Tehran concerns the arts, music, museums, festivals, many Persian entertainments and sports activities in Tehran, the capital city of Iran. Iranian festivals are held throughout the year by the people of Tehran, which can be attractive to tourists.
Jašne Mehregân: Festival of Mihr (or Mehr). A day of thanksgiving dedicated to the highest Angel, Mithra. Jašne Tiregân: Festival of Tir. A day dedicated to Tishtrya, Angel of the star Sirius and rain. Also celebrated in some Muslim regions in Iran including Mazandaran. Nowruz: New Year's Day. March (first day of Spring).
Robert de Warren (right) being presented to the former king of Iran (left).. As part of the Shah's White Revolution, the Vahdat Hall of Tehran was constructed to function as the national stage for music, opera, and ballet, and was inaugurated by former king Mohammad Reza Pahlavi on October 26, 1967, with the performance of The Rustic Festival, the first Persian opera, composed by Ahmad Pejman.
Tehran is Iran's primate city, and is considered to have the most modernized infrastructure in the country. However, the gentrification of old neighbourhoods and the demolition of buildings of cultural significance have caused concerns. [116] Hasanabad Square. A view of the building of the City Theater of Tehran.
The Bahman Cultural Center (Bahman Farhangsara) is municipally created public space for cultural advancement in Tehran. The largest and first of its kind in the city, it was followed by the creation of 8 similar large complexes and about 50 smaller neighborhood centers. [1] Its campus-like premises include exhibition halls, theatres, concert ...
A number of cultural and trade exhibitions take place in Tehran and many of them are popular events for tourism. Tehran International Book Fair is known to the international publishing world as one of the most important publishing events in Asia. Also, There are many parks and open spaces in the Tehran area.
The first edition of Fajr International Theater Festival was held from 1st to 11th of February 1983. February 11th marks the date of the victory of the Iranian revolution which is usually the date of the festival's award ceremony. Taha Abde-Khodayi, then head of Dramatic Arts Center under Ministry of Culture, was the director of the first edition.
Tehran Contemporary Music Festival (TCMF) is the premiere contemporary music festival in Iran. The festival usually takes place during the time of one week in April–June period (depending on the calendar of Islamic feasts) and is staged at venues all around Tehran. The events are staged both in large, established venues such as Roudaki Hall ...