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Kandelous village in Iran’s Mazandaran province, known as “The Lost Paradise,” is a historical and ecological treasure. One of Iran’s oldest settlements, it reflects rich heritage through its charming architecture and preserved essence. The village is famous for its Medicinal Plant Farms, nurturing over 250 species of herbs, and offers visitors authentic Iranian cuisine and vibrant handicraft markets. The Kandelous Anthropology Museum, founded by Dr. Aliasghar Jahangiri, houses over 8,000 artifacts, linking the past with the present. Gaining global recognition, Kandelous is nominated for the UN’s Global Village title and aspires for UNESCO designation, showcasing its cultural significance.
A major restoration and cleaning project has commenced at the Chehel Sotoun, a 17th-century royal pavilion in Isfahan. The initiative, led by Amir Karamzadeh from the Isfahan Cultural Heritage Department, includes cleaning the deteriorated columns, reinforcing them, and enhancing the pavilion’s lighting with a budget of approximately $10,000. The project also involves restoring mirror work, historic tiles, and paintings, while improving surrounding green spaces. Karamzadeh assured that visitor access will remain unaffected during the work, which is expected to be completed in about two months, revitalizing this significant Safavid-era architectural site for tourists and locals.
On Thursday, Satiari village in Kermanshah celebrated its third pomegranate harvest thanksgiving, attracting thousands of tourists and showcasing the region’s cultural heritage. Dariush Farmani, head of Kermanshah’s Cultural Heritage Department, highlighted the festival’s role in promoting event-based tourism and preserving intangible heritage. The event led to a 100% occupancy rate in local accommodations, fostering economic growth and job creation. Farmani noted that Uraman’s UNESCO World Heritage status has further boosted tourism infrastructure. He emphasized the importance of ongoing events to attract investment and enhance the region’s tourism potential, expressing gratitude to participants for their warm hospitality.
The rosewater distillation ritual in Iran has been officially registered in the national tourism calendar, enhancing cultural tourism. Alireza Abdollahzadeh, head of Kashan’s Cultural Heritage Department, announced the registration on May 3. This traditional practice, vital to spring tourism in central Iran, involves extracting rosewater from Mohammadi roses using large copper pots. The process, which begins before sunrise, produces aromatic hydrosol and utilizes leftover materials for livestock feed. Celebrated regions for rosewater tourism include Qamsar and Niasar. The ritual is not only culturally significant but also linked to various therapeutic benefits, making Kashan an attractive tourist destination.
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Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, highlighted the importance of constructive dialogue among Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states, marking a pivotal moment for regional collaboration in culture, tourism, and economics. During a press conference, he noted that Iran is ready to lead in fostering regional convergence and emphasized the recovery of Iran’s tourism industry, which saw 7.4 million visitors last year. Salehi-Amiri stressed the need for enhanced cultural exchanges and regional cohesion to strengthen cooperation within ECO, aiming for sustainable development and shared prosperity among its member states, which span a significant part of Eurasia.