Iran Culture Guide
By Roadjunky, Posted Dec 01, 2006
Sections: Guide to Iran Iran Basics Transport History of Iran The People Travel in Iran Romance and Dating Money and Work Health and Safety Iran Culture Food in Iran Accommodation Isfahan Shiraz
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By Roadjunky, Posted Dec 01, 2006
Sections: Guide to Iran Iran Basics Transport History of Iran The People Travel in Iran Romance and Dating Money and Work Health and Safety Iran Culture Food in Iran Accommodation Isfahan Shiraz
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With no music or shows going on entertainment is a bit thin on the ground. Iranians love to play chess however and also football is now a growing craze. The national team has been doing fairly well and in the public squares you can often join a five a side game with the youngsters.
Sufism still thrives in parts of Iran, particularly in the Kurdish province to the West. It’s not something open to the public but if you manage to make friends who can take you along then the Thursday evening ritual is something special. Old men play the daf, a wooden ring covered with leather and sing verses from the Koran. Read the full story of the Sufis in Iran here.
Surprisingly, Iranian cinema is making a big impact on the world scene though they have to be very imaginative in their choice of theme so as not to aggravate the censors.
There was a feel-good article in the Guardian the other day about laughter classes in Tehran.
God knows there’s lots to laugh about. Here’s a comic speech given by the ...
There was a feel-good article in the Guardian the other day about laughter classes in Tehran.
God knows there’s lots to laugh about. Here’s a comic speech given by the ...