Iran culture event draws visitors in Qatar amid AFC Asian Cup
Qatar has planned various cultural events on the sidelines of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 to spice up the football tournament with festivals including the “Hello Asia” campaign.
Hello Asia aims to acquaint Qataris as well as football fans visiting the tiny Persian Gulf nations for the major sports event with the culture, art, and customs of the participating countries including Iran. As part of the initiative, the “Cultural Month of Iran in Qatar” has been organized.
The highlight of Iran’s cultural involvement in Qatar’s Hello Asia is its pavilion set up by the country’s culture center in the northern city of Lusail for a month which attracts a large number of visitors from various nations.
The pavilion offers programs to introduce the Iran’s culture, art, and customs, complemented by performances of traditional Iranian music and shows. Additionally, visitors have the opportunity to explore and purchase Iranian handicrafts and cultural products, which have received great acclaim.
The pavilion itself boasts a unique decoration, featuring the design of the Azadi Square tower on the right side. The distinctive touch adds an attractive and proud ambiance to the cultural event. In front of the tower, there is a stage where local shows and Iranian music performances take place. Throughout the month-long sports competition, visitors are always greeted by the symbol of the capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Another notable aspect of pavilion is the presence of a group of Iranian artists, including three music bands, as well as artists involved in Iranian and Islamic handicrafts and fashion. They showcase a diverse range of programs, captivating the audience.
Among the popular programs at the Iran pavilion are the live performances of traditional Iranian music by the artistic band ‘Soroosh-e Mewlana’ and the showcasing of clothing representing different ethnicities of Iran.