Iranian Cultural Week to kick off in Doha
Culture minister to visit Qatar
The Iranian Cultural Week is set to take place in Doha from February 25 to 28, with the participation of Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Abbas Salehi.
The event will showcase Iran’s rich artistic and cultural heritage to a wide Qatari audience.
Hossein Divsalar, Deputy for the Development of Scientific and Cultural Cooperation at Iran’s Islamic Culture and Communications Organization, confirmed the event’s schedule.
Sixty renowned Iranian artists and athletes will display Iran’s unique artistic achievements across various fields, including painting, calligraphy, and traditional crafts, the official said.
The week will feature a variety of cultural expressions, such as music, miniature painting, metalworking, textile art, and Iranian fashion. The event aims to give attendees an in-depth look at Iran’s diverse cultural legacy. Plus, Iranian films and a photography exhibition showcasing the country’s tourist attractions will be part of the program.
Initial reactions from the Iranian and Qatari communities in Doha have been positive, suggesting a high level of enthusiasm for the event. The Iranian Cultural Week is expected to be a vibrant and high-quality celebration of Iran’s creative industries.
Minister Abbas Salehi’s visit to Qatar, at the invitation of his Qatari counterpart, will include meetings with top Qatari officials to strengthen bilateral cultural ties.
Iran and Qatar have long had strong cultural cooperation, and this event is seen as a milestone in their growing cultural exchange.
Divsalar stressed that the core goal of the event is to present “modern Iran” to international audiences, with a particular focus on creative industries and the traditional Iranian sport of zurkhaneh, which literally means ‘strength house’ in Persian.