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recently been registered in the national list of intangible cultural heritage.Practiced in Azaran village, the local customs, named
month before Nowruz and includes cooking special dishes on the night of Esfand, offering gifts to the newlyweds, reading poems, and offering
dessert made of filo pastry, which is filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey.The other is about the skill of making
office plans to develop local leisure activities to buttress eco-tourism in a selection of its rural villages
According to Danaeinia, rural tourism development has somehow been neglected in Kashan and its surroundings.Kashan villages have a lot of
potential for tourism development, he said
on a route that connects Tehran to the giant destinations of Isfahan, Shiraz, and Yazd
Moreover, the ancient town is a gateway to many sights, stories, and surrounding attractive villages to discover.Apart from centuries-old
mansions, domed bazaars, and impressive mosques, Kashan embraces some archaeological gems
Most importantly, the Tepe Sialk has yielded interesting pottery pieces, metal tools, and domestic implements made from stone, clay, and
bone that date from as early as the 4th millennium BC.Having numerous pristine rural landscapes, picturesque villages, and natural gifts,
Iran has many to offer to nature lovers
In addition, rural tourism development has the potential to support local communities and economies and create new opportunities for
employment and income generation.Despite the enormous potential for rural tourism in Iran, significant challenges need to be addressed to
fully exploit this potential
One of the biggest challenges is infrastructure - many rural areas lack the basic amenities and facilities that tourists expect, such as
adequate transport, accommodation, and tourism facilities
This can make it difficult for visitors to access and explore Iran's rural areas and limit the potential impact of tourism on these
communities.To realize the full potential of rural tourism in Iran, it is necessary to address the challenges and seize the opportunities
This requires investment in infrastructure, promotional and marketing initiatives, and the development of partnerships and collaborations
among local communities, tour operators, and government agencies
With the right support and investment, rural tourism in Iran has the potential to be a major engine of economic, social, and cultural
development while providing unforgettable experiences for visitors from around the world.AFM
