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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 ...
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).
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.
The Golestan Palace (Persian: کاخ گلستان, Kākh-e Golestān), also transliterated as the Gulistan Palace[1] and sometimes translated as the Rose Garden Palace from Persian language, [1][2] was built in the 16th century, renovated in the 18th century and finally rebuilt in 1865. It is the former official royal Qajar complex in Tehran.
“Brat” summer might be over, but nothing is truly dead until “Saturday Night Live” gets its hands on it. On Saturday’s season opener of the NBC sketch comedy series, Bowen Yang ...
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.
Tehran is one of Iran's leading tourism destinations, [1] [2] and the city is home to an array of famous tourist attractions. In 2016, Tehran received 1.64 million foreign tourists. [3] There are several artistic, historic and scientific museums in Tehran, including the National Museum of Iran, and the Carpet Museum.
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.