Cultural Counsel of The Embassy of The I.R of IRAN , Uganda -Kampala

Esteemed Cultural counselor Mr. Rezaei
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Morasa Polow (Jeweled Rice)
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The sweet festive dish of Persian tradition is often served at weddings to bring sweetness to the wedded couple. Morasa Polow is the king of all Persian dishes is also known as “Javaher Polow” which is translated to Jeweled Rice.

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Milad Tower, the Tallest Tower in Iran
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Population growth and the increase in urban settlements have compelled architects to design high-rise towers.

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Abbasi Hotel in Esfahan
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Abbasi Luxury Five-Star Hotel, the oldest hotel in the world

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Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran (Abgineh Museum)

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Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran (Abgineh Museum)

Glassware and Ceramic Museum formerly known as Abgineh opened in 1980, the museum is housed in the 1915 mansion of a former prime minister in Reza Shah’s government, and from 1953—60 it functioned as the Egyptian Embassy, so the building itself has architectural merit.

The Greek Ship and Its Fascinating Story

The Greek Ship, located on the western shores of Kish Island, creates one of the island’s most beautiful views, especially during sunset.

Abbasi Hotel

Here stands the oldest hotel on Chaharbagh Abbasi Avenue, Isfahan, Iran, Asia, an unrepeatable heritage in Isfahan architectural style, from the glorious Safavid era.

Koofteh Sabzi Shirazi ( Shirazi vegetable meatballs

Koofteh Sabzi Shirazi is another traditional food of this city. Its pleasant taste and aroma are extraordinary. This meatball is larger than other meatballs. Eating this traditional Shiraz food along with vegetables and hot bread is really enjoyable. Minced meat, onion, pea, tarragon, coriander, dill, savory and leek are the most important raw materials for preparing this delicious meatball. This traditional food of Shiraz is a great option for those who care about their health.

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The Iranian Kilim: A Textile Reflecting the Vast Diversity of Iran’s Heritage and Landscape

Although the fundamental structure of Kilim weaving is similar across the country, its designs and practical uses vary extensively according to local Iranian cultures and geographies

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Koozehkonan Pottery

Koozehkonan pottery artists engage in making pottery with the skills they have learned from their earlier generations.

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The connection between art and nature in Sundanese weaving.

Sundbafi weaving is a type of mat made from date palm fibers, it is an art in which no industrial tools are used.

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Maragheh Soap

Maragheh soap is one of the semi-industrial products of this city, which is obtained in a traditional way and has many properties.

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Kofteh-gari: The Art of Enhancing Lifeless Metal.

In this craft, artisans decorate the surfaces of metal volumes by inlaying wires made of diverse materials

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Iranian Monabbat-Kari

Monabbat-kari (wood-carving) is a genuine Iranian art and craft, which is practiced by different artists in different cities and the Monabbat artifacts of Abadeh have gained global fame.

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Dirin Dirin

Dirin Dirin is an Iranian animated series in the comic genre that deals with social, economic and environmental problems.

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Don’t Be Tired

Roman and Maria, a tourist couple with their own disputes, face a problem in Iran with the tourism institute they have a deal with. Morteza, the fired employee of the hotel where the tourist couple are staying, has plans for them with the help of his cousin, Hossein.

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The Jockey

Jamil's lifelong passion for horses has become his life. He works with his uncle as a horse trainer in Gonbad-e Kavus (a city in the Golestan Province of Iran) away from his family. He dreams of entering a professional course to provide for his family but before he can enter the competition, he must fulfill a vow made by his mother. This documentary is about Jamil’s love for horses and horse riding, his responsibilities towards his family, and his struggles, hard work, and determination to fulfill his dreams.

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Island

The island is not a place, it is an excuse for the struggle between people who seek their destiny in it, and it is a source of effort on the part of those who are determined to have a better life and, thus, they do anything to reach the island.

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Hollein in Iran

This documentary depicts the history of the Qavam al-Saltaneh mansion (of Ahmed Qawam who was an Iranian politician and five times prime minister during the Qajar and Pahlavi periods from 11921 to 1952 AH) and the transformation of this mansion into a water museum designed by the famous Austrian architect, Hans Hollein. While passing through the different halls of the museum and seeing the unique interior design of each hall, the audience gets to know about the process of the emergence and development of the art of glassmaking from the beginning of history up to the Achaemenid (570-320 BC), Ilkhanid (1260-1335 AD), and Safavid (1501-1736 AD) eras.

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Number 10

Towards the end of the war imposed by Iraq against Iran, i.e. in 1988, an Iranian POW decides to escape from the camp. He introduces himself as an underwater welding expert, which makes two other Iranian POWs get close to him to make him escape. While it was almost impossible to escape from this camp, three Iranian POWs would be executed for every person who managed to escape. However, because of his skill, “Number 10” was able to open the way for escape.

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Isfahan: The City of Turquoise Domes; A Symphony of Water, Light, and Geometry

The story of Isfahan is a story of “rebirth.” With a history that stretches back to antiquity and even to Iranian mythology, the city entered its golden age in the 10th century AH, when Shah Abbas I chose it as the capital of the Safavid dynasty. Shah Abbas envisioned a city that would be not merely a political and economic center, but a “terrestrial image of paradise.” He brought together the finest architects, engineers, calligraphers, tilemakers, and artists from across Iran, and the result of this extraordinary gathering was a city that, even four centuries later, continues to astonish and inspire.

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Forg Citadel

Forg or Furg Citadel is an Afsharid (1736–1796) structure, which was once the most important Ismaili stronghold after Alamout (Eagle's Nest) - the mountain fortress where Hasan-i Sabbah (1050–1124) and his gang of Hashshashin or Assassins lived

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Minaret

Roots of the word minaret: A tower that was built for surveillance or to convey the news by lighting a fire as a sign of victory. Minarets were and are also built for the purpose of reciting the call to prayer and it is for this reason that the other name of the minaret is the muazzanih (lit. place of saying “Azan” or the call to prayer).

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Ganjali Khan Bazaar, Kerman, A Safavid Masterpiece

Today, after centuries, the Ganjali Khan Complex remains a vibrant and active part of Kerman s urban life. The bazaar is a lively marketplace for exquisite Kerman carpets, handcrafted copperware, tribal kilims, colorful spices, and local sweets such as kolompeh and qavoot. After careful restoration, the Ganjali Khan Bathhouse has been transformed into an ethnographic museum, where wax figures recreate scenes from traditional Iranian bathing customs. This thoughtful adaptive reuse has breathed new life into the historic complex, making it one of Kerman s principal cultural and tourist attractions.

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Jameh Mosque of Yazd, The Sky High Minarets

At the heart of Iran’s central desert, where the sky stretches endlessly and the earth offers architects an abundance of local and readily available building materials, a remarkable structure rises above the city, crowned by some of Iran’s tallest mosque minarets.

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Qal’eh Dokhtar or Dokhtar Castle (Qiz Qalasi)

Qal’eh Dokhtar or Dokhtar Castle is located in the Achaemenid part of Miyaneh city (in East Azerbaijan province).

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Ali (AS) and Divine Philosophy, an attempt to reconcile religion and philosophy

The book Ali (as) and Divine Philosophy attempts to explain divine philosophy from the perspective of Imam Ali (as).

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Endowment Deed of Rab’-e Rashidi

Endowment Deeds of Rab’-e Rashidi is a 700-year-old document (book) consisting of an extensive list of endowments and how the income from them was spent to support scientific activities.

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Saadi Shirazi Persian Kalam

Prominent Persian poet from Iran, famous for his prose in Gulistan and verse in Bustan.

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Sages of the Isfahan School and the Issue of the Origin of the World, an examination of the Isfahan School philosophers view

The book Sages of the Isfahan School and a Study of the Creation of the World ex Nihilo is one of Dr. Nazari Tavakkoli’s well known books.

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Ethics in Islam seeks the realization of inherent potentials.

Divine religions establish principles for their followers, and Ethics in Islam seeks to explain Islamic moral principles for its own adherents.

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History of Persian Literature , politicization of the history of Persian literature

So far, many studies have been conducted on the rich Persian culture and literature, among which History of Persian Literature is one of the most prominent.

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Barbat

Barbat is an Iranian instrument that may seem to be the same as the Arabic oud to common people. However, the longevity of this instrument is much more than that of oud.

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Bakhshu Khwani

Bakhshu Khwani is a style of eulogy that Jahanbakhsh Kurdizade performed with his special musical technique and sad tone.

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Belur Instrument of Lak Music

Belur is a simple musical instrument playing which does not require much training and, therefore, it is very popular among the Lak people.

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Tanbur

Tanbur (Tambour), another Persian musical instrument, is shaped from mulberry wood

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Naqareh

A percussion instrument, which was used to announce important events in the past but has multiple uses today.

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Dutar

Dutar, the art of making and playing which has been inscribed on the UNESCO List of World Intangible Heritage, is one of the cultural elements of the north and northeast regions of Iran.

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Traditional Persin Design

Traditional Persian design earmarks the independent identity of Iranian arts and crafts

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Iranian Painting: The Harmonious Melody of Color and Design on a White Canvas

Painting is one of the key branches of visual arts, in which the artist conveys ideas and emotions using colors, techniques, and tools such as brushes, pencils, or pastels, creating images on surfaces like paper, canvas, or walls. It is among the oldest and most significant art forms, employed to express emotions, reflect realities, visualize imagination, and communicate a wide range of concepts.

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Mirza Mohammad Reza Kalhor and the Revival of Nastaliq Script

Mirza Mohammad Reza Kalhor was a renowned and skilled calligrapher of the Qajar era, recognized among the prominent Nastaliq masters in the history of Iranian visual arts. Through his innate talent and creativity, he succeeded in establishing a fresh, distinctive, and enduring style in Nastaliq calligraph.

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Iranian Design: From Ancient Pottery to Innovative and Unprecedented Forms

Design is one of the various branches of visual arts and is considered one of the oldest methods of communication among humans, often executed with simple tools and through lines. The word “design” literally means “planning” or “drafting”, but in a specialized sense, it refers to recreating tangible images or visualizing mental concepts.

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Gholamhossein Amirkhani: The Father of Contemporary Iranian Calligraphy

Master Gholamhossein Amirkhani is considered one of the enduring figures of Iranian calligraphy in the Nasta‘liq style and the most renowned contemporary calligrapher, having played a significant role over the past forty years in the development and promotion of this authentic Iranian-Islamic art.

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Mirza Gholamreza Esfahani: The Calligrapher Who Sought Help from Imam Ali (AS)

Mirza Gholamreza Esfahani, a renowned calligrapher of the Qajar era, is considered a distinguished figure in the history of Iranian calligraphy, having produced first-rate works in various scripts.

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Amir Kabir

Mirza Mohammad Taghi Khan Farahani, popularly known as Amir Kabir

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Zakariya al-Razi: The Great Physician and Scholar of Alchemy and Philosophy

Zakariya al-Razi can be referred to as one of the most renowned physicians in the history of Iran in whose honor a number of laboratories, medical centers, and universities have been named “Razi”.

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Rudaki: The Great Iranian Poet

Rudaki was a one of those great Iranian personalities, to whom Persian language owes an important part of its history.

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Mulla Sadra and the Compatibility of Revelation and Wisdom

By writing the book “Asfar al-Arba’a”, Mulla Sadra changed Islamic philosophy.

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Baba Tahir’s Persian Quatrains: Vintage Poetry

Baba Tahir Oryan is mainly admired by both elites and others for his phenomenal do-beytis (quatrains).

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Omar Khayyam

The renowned Iranian polymath, mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet, Hakim Omar Khayyam, was born in the city of Neyshabur on 18 May 1048 CE.

Customs of Iran

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Celebration of Mid-Shaban

Mid-Sha’ban is the 15th day of the eighth Islamic month (Shaaban) of the Islamic lunar calendar. The Twelver Shias spend the entire night (from Sunset till dawn) of the 15th of Sha’ban performing prayers and recitations of the Holy Quran. This day also marks the birthday of the twelfth Imām, Muhammad al-Mahdi (p.b.u.h.).

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The Story of Asli and Karam

The story of Asli and Karam is considered to be the greatest oral heritage of the Azarbaijani people, which is narrated by Ashiqs/Ashiks in gatherings and in the form of a folklore song.

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Nowruz

Nowruz (literally translated New Day) is one of the oldest celebrations in ancient Persia, which is held vigorously in the first day of spring marking the beginning of the Iranian calendar (21 March).

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Takhtehzani of the People of Firooz Salar Village

Takhtehzani is a mourning ceremony held in Firooz Salar village in the afternoon of Tasu’a.

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Golabgiri (Making Rosewater)

Golabgiri is an interesting ancient ceremony of Iran - as the birthplace of rosewater production in the world - dating back to about one thousand years ago.

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Arasbaran Nomads

Arasbaran nomads have had an active role in the history of Iran and are known as the original tribes of the Azarbaijan region.

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Kousha University of Applied Science and Technology: Bridging Skills-Based, Industrial, and Practical Education with Labor Marke

Kousha University of Applied Science and Technology: A higher education institution dedicated to enhancing students’ scientific and technical knowledge and equipping them with the skills needed to undertake practical and industrial projects.

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Karaj Sugar Applied Science and Technology Center: One of the Modern Institutions of Skills-Based and Industrial Higher Educatio

Karaj Sugar Applied Science and Technology Center: Bridging Skills-Based Education, Industry, and Entrepreneurship to Meet the Needs of the Country’s Industries

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Isfahan City Center Comprehensive Center for Applied Science and Technology: Integrating Skills-Based Education, Employment-Orie

Isfahan City Center Comprehensive Center for Applied Science and Technology: A Modern Institution for Skills-Based Higher Education, Adopting a Practical Approach Aligned with Labor Market Standards.

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Kermanshah University of Technology: Bridging Engineering Education, Research, and Technological Development in Western Iran

Kermanshah University of Technology aims to train specialized professionals, meet the needs of industries in Kermanshah Province and western Iran, and advance the development of modern technologies across various industries.

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Qom University of Technology: Bridging Engineering Education, Research, and Industrial Development in the Province

Qom University of Technology: A University Focused on Engineering and Technology Education, Fostering an Innovative Environment for Training Professional Engineers

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Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Non-Profit University: Connecting Education, Research, and the Development of Academic Skills

Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Non-Profit University: Providing Quality Education, Advancing Academic and Research Activities, Enhancing Society’s Cultural Standards, and Educating Competent Graduates

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