Tehran wins top booth prize in Almaty
The Islamic Republic of Iran was awarded the top booth at the 12th Kazakhstan International Book and Printing Exhibition, held in Almaty from November 20 to 22.
According to the organizers’ evaluations, Iran’s booth stood out among those of other participating countries from Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and Asia, IRNA reported.
The organizers awarded the Iranian cultural center a certificate and plaque for the best booth, citing its artistic design, variety, and innovative ideas.
The exhibition was attended by high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the Ministry of Culture and Information, Writers’ Union of Kazakhstan, and other prominent figures, including Iranian Consul General Mohsen Faghani and Cultural Attaché Hossein Aghazadeh.
At the exhibition, Iran’s Cultural Center showcased the country’s scientific, educational, tourism, and artistic capabilities, as well as the achievements of Iranian women.
The University of Tehran’s School of Medicine also participated in the exhibition, offering information on medical education opportunities.
Visitors to the Iranian booth were provided with a wealth of information on the benefits and opportunities of studying and traveling to Iran, in Kazakh, Russian, and English.
Two websites from the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and the Ministry of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education were introduced to the audience, allowing them to select universities and register for courses.
The Iranian cultural center also organized two competitions for young Kazakhs, one of which tested their knowledge of Persian poetry and offered five educational opportunities in Iran as prizes. The second competition, held on social media, awarded 10 handmade crafts to participants.