INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN--Following measures for completing the dossier of Baraghan village in Alborz province as a nominee to be on the World Best Tourism
Villages list, the villagers held a cuisine tourism festival with a focus on Baraghan plum and hosted tourists and culture lovers.The
festival was organized by Alborz Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department, local people, Baraghan Rural District, Baraghan
Islamic Council, and Parseh Tourism Training Company, CHTN wrote.Pointing to the impressive enthusiasm for the cuisine tourism festival, the
caretaker of Alborz Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department, called it an important measure to introduce this village to the
prepare the ground for introducing Baraghan as a rural tourism destination at national and international levels, he added.A cultural
heritage expert for pursuing the dossier of Baraghan to be nominated on the World Best Tourism Villages list said Baraghan Village is on
processing method, Goleh Ice-cream processing method and Baraghan Samanoo (a traditional Iranian sweet paste made entirely from mashed
germinated wheat) boasts huge potentials in cuisine tourism
held in the village with 40 participants from various villages of Alborz province
Rahimi, who was also organizer of the event, said locals accounted for the highest number of participants in the festival.Close to 40 tables
including various foods and desserts in which plum had been used were prepared for the event, he said.In addition, 15 handicrafts pavilions
were launched, run by local artists, he mentioned.He expressed the hope that the festival would be a turning point for holding larger events
2024.Alborz, located just 10 kilometers west of Tehran, has undertaken initiatives to promote rural tourism.Among these efforts was the
selection of 50 villages as potential destinations for rural tourism development.From this list, Baraghan and Salehieh have emerged as the
standout choices for their unique charm and cultural significance.Baraghan, with its picturesque landscapes and rich historical heritage,
has long been admired by locals and now stands ready to welcome tourists from across the country and beyond
Salehieh, with its traditional architecture and warm hospitality, promises visitors an authentic rural experience like no other.This
selection not only highlights the natural beauty and cultural richness of Alborz province but also signifies the growing importance of rural
By showcasing these hidden gems, authorities aim to diversify the tourism offerings of the country and spread economic benefits to rural
communities.Over the past few years, increasing numbers of visitors have sought something different, such as spending a day in the quiet
countryside, picking fresh fruit, watching rice grow, fishing by the river, eating traditional food or even staying with the locals.UN
Tourism considers rural tourism to be a type of activity in which the visitor's experience is linked to a wide range of products typically
associated with activities related to nature, agriculture, rural lifestyle, culture, fishing, and tourism
This type of tourism also has characteristics such as low population density, mainly agricultural and forestry landscape, social structure,
This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times
