Culture and History is Iran’s main attraction, literally, thousands of curious tourists wander the ancients cities of Iran every year in search of what came before us and to get a better understanding of humanity. Being one of the first civilizations on the planet, Iran’s history and culture is one of the most important in the world.
Critics often say the ultimate role of literature is to make you feel like never before and do the unimaginable. Or as Rebecca Solnit masterfully puts it “A book is a heart that only beats in the chest of another.” Forugh Farrokhzad uses her illustration skills so vividly that, her poetry scenes come to life…
Traditional houses in Iran are a combination of intelligence, skill, and elegance. They have their own character and beauty. You can touch the bricks, follow the traditional floral patterns on the walls and find yourself in the kitchen with a view of the rooms. You should count the rooms, and when the number goes above…
Music is the window to the soul. That is how crucial music is to our lives, no matter where we are from. Each culture has its own unique touch on music. Each country has created magical instruments to let people hear their authentic sound and music. In Iran, the extraordinary artists carved wood patiently with…
When you are tired of a long working day and coming back home on a cold rainy day, just thinking about Persian black tea can make you feel better. What kind of magic is in a cup of Persian tea that can make you forget how tired you were only after one sip! You grasp…
Mohammad Reza Shajarian Music is not just about some melodies and lyrics; it is about the potential of creating memories for people who are listening to those songs. So, an artist must have something extraordinary to be able to do so with his/her songs. Mohammad Reza Shajarian is one of those Persian traditional singers whose…
The best thing about art is that it does not matter where it comes from; people from different parts of the world can adapt and adjust it to their own culture and perform it perfectly. The same thing has happened to rap music. Although it was invented in America, many Persian rappers and hip-hop artists…
Ehsan Khajeh Amiri Ehsan Khejeh Amiri, the son of Iraj Khejeh Amiri, one of the famous recent Persian pop singers, started his music career early and learned singing from his father. It was not that long that he could step out of his father’s shadow and introduce himself as a great pop singer to the…
Farhad Mehrad A black and white scene, with a good looking man wearing a casual suit, sitting behind a piano, smoking a cigar, and singing mesmerizing songs; this is the picture of one of the Iranian rock singers, Farhad, in people’s minds. His voice is like magic; you can think about him and hear his…
Damahi Have you ever felt so close to a place that you adore without actually being there physically? That’s what I feel about the south of Iran whenever I listen to one of the best Persian music bands called Damahi. Damahi is the link that takes my soul to the south, its dreamy sea and…
Music is a part of everyone’s life, but Iranians’ connection to music is special. In Iran, every aspect of people’s lives is linked to music. No matter if there is a sad or happy occasion, there is always a piece of music created by a great Iranian musician to help people. In Greek mythology, muses…