Handicrafts markets stage special performances on AshuraHandicrafts markets stage special performances on Ashura

TEHRAN— Some 100 handicrafts markets in Tehran played host to special storytelling performances in commemoration of Ashura.

The purpose of holding those Pardeh-khani sessions was to highlight the stance of traditional arts and handicrafts in the narration of Ashura and Muharram, Mehr quoted the organizers as saying on Friday.

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Iran explores ways to facilitate traveling for Iraqi nationalsIran explores ways to facilitate traveling for Iraqi nationals

TEHRAN –A special working group held talks on Wednesday as Iran explores ways to facilitate traveling for Iraqi nationals.

The working group seeks to simplify overland and sea routes for Iraqi travelers, which once constituted the main source of tourism for the Islamic Republic.

Organized by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and

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Qajar-era mansion in Qazvin undergoes restorationQajar-era mansion in Qazvin undergoes restoration

TEHRAN–A restoration work has commenced on the Qajar-era (1789-1925) Sadr al-Olama Mansion in the central province of Qazvin, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.

The project is being carried out in collaboration with the mansion’s owner under the supervision of cultural heritage experts and experienced restorers, Ehsan Nurani explained on

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EU gamble in Vienna could jeopardize talksEU gamble in Vienna could jeopardize talks

TEHRAN – While Iran has just started reviewing the proposals put forth by the European Union in the Vienna talks, Western diplomatic circles doubled down on their propaganda and even set deadlines for Iran to provide a response to the proposals.

The talks in Vienna over reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, formally called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of

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Eco-lodge units to come on stream in GilanEco-lodge units to come on stream in Gilan

TEHRAN ––New eco-lodge units will be added to the traditional hospitality sector of the northern province of Gilan, the provincial tourism chief has said.

A total of 84 eco-lodge units are currently under construction, 50 percent of which are expected to be inaugurated by the end of the current Iranian year 1401 (ends on March 21, 2023), CHTN

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Safavid processional standard to go on view in TehranSafavid processional standard to go on view in Tehran

TEHRAN—A Safavid-era (1501-1736) Alam (literally meaning processional standard), which is considered the oldest of its kind in Iran, will go on display in an exhibition at the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in Tehran.

Alam is a symbol of standards carried in Karbala, which is shouldered by some mourners during Muharram’s ceremonies.

The

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