INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN- The 17th edition of the Fajr Visual Arts Festival was officially inaugurated at a ceremony held in Shiraz, Fars province, on
Sunday.The ceremony was attended by Deputy Culture Minister for Artistic Affairs Nadereh Rezai, along with cultural officials and artists,
has hosted the opening and closing ceremonies for national and international Fajr festivals
However, this year marks the first time the inauguration of the Fajr Visual Arts Festival was celebrated in Shiraz.Speaking at the ceremony,
Rezai noted that holding this event in Shiraz symbolizes the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance's approach, affirming that Iran is
expressed hopes of returning to Shiraz next time for international artistic festivals.She proposed that, for the first time, one of the
biennials in the visual arts field could be held in a province other than Tehran, pointing out that Fars is one of the most capable
exhibition showcases 56 works from 25 local painters and sculptors.The festival is being held in a non-competitive format and the visual
arts exhibition in Fars will remain open until February 17, with the national closing ceremony of this event scheduled for February 21 in
