Serbs know Iran mostly for its cinema
Serbs know Iran mostly for its cinema
Serbian writer and journalist Muharem Bazdulj Said in an Interview at the 31st Tehran International Book Fair that the people of his country know Iran rather for its films rather than books. As a special guest of the 31st Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF), the celebrated Serbian writer regarded the participation of his country as the guest of honor of this event very constructive and a reasonable beginning for boosting cultural ties between the two countries. Born in 1977, Bazdulj ...
There are Seven Thousand Persian Words in Bengali Language
There are Seven Thousand Persian Words in Bengali Language
In the book launch ceremony for the book titled ‘The Attraction of Persian Sugar’, the ambassador of Bangladesh in Tehran said, “There are seven thousand Persian words in Bengali Language. The book , that addresses the status of Persian Language and literature, was unveiled in presence of Gholamali Haddad Adel, head of the Academy of Persian Language and Literature, the ambassador of Bangladesh in Tehran, the authors of the book, and Persian language professors from Bangladesh. Haddad Adel said, “Persian ...
Oman’s achievement through attending Tehran Book Fair remarkable
Oman’s achievement through attending Tehran Book Fair remarkable
Director of Oman’s stand at the 31st Tehran International Book Fair said that the participation of his country at several editions of this event has brought them remarkable cultural and scientific achievements. Ahmad Al-Rawahi, Director of Oman’s stand at the 31st Tehran International Book Fair added: “We are taking the best advantage of achievements in the book fair.” “The Sultanate of Oman aims to develop culture and is establishing new libraries to implement this plan. These libraries are intended for ...
60% of Chinese Publishing Industry is Governmental
60% of Chinese Publishing Industry is Governmental
The production manager of CNPIEC (China National Publications Import & Export Corporation) said, “60% of Chinese Publishing Industry is under the control of CNPIEC, which is a Governmental entity.” In a meeting titled ‘Entering the Chinese Publishing Market’ held in the International Hall of the TIBF, Alex Hu said, “Founded in 1986, CNPIEC is the largest book corporation in Asia. In 2017 more than 200,000 titles were published in China, while 51% of the whole turnover in book publishing comes ...
2000 books from Afghanistan showcased at 31st TIBF
2000 books from Afghanistan showcased at 31st TIBF
The cultural activists of Afghanistan particularly the publishers of that country have tried to participate actively at the 31st Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF). Actually the Afghans want to show that despite 40 years of ongoing war, and difficult condition imposed on them, books and reading are still alive in their country which is regarded as a part of the great Iranian culture. Head of the Afghanistan’s Union of Publishers Shir-Ahmad Saeedi said that ten publishers from Afghanistan have participated ...
Hungarian artist honored at TIBF
Hungarian artist honored at TIBF
Hungarian artist and illustrator Gizella Varga Sinai was honored at the unveiling ceremony of her translation of ‘Rubaiyat’ by Omar Khayyam held by Iran’s Cultural Fairs Institute at the 31st Tehran international book fair (TIBF). The ceremony was attended by the Hungarian ambassador to Iran Janos Kovacs; Iranian celebrated filmmaker on the husband of Gizella, Khosrow Sinai; General Director of Cultural Affairs of Hungarian Foreign Ministry Judith Hammerstein; and Deputy Director of the 31st Tehran International Book Fair Amir Mas’oud ...
Tehran international book fair is one of the most visited book fairs in the world
Tehran international book fair is one of the most visited book fairs in the world
The professor of Persian language and literature in the University of Dhaka pointed out to the wide reception of Iranian books in Bangladesh to say, “Following this broad reception, a great number of publishers from Bangladesh have shown interests in publishing and translation of Iranian books and soon new works by Iranian writers will be printed in Bangladesh.” In his visit to the World Book Market Stand, Dr. Muhammad Abdus Sabur Khan said, “Iranian Story books, poems and novels are ...
Governments should support culture development
Governments should support culture development
Attending Tehran International Book Fair, Turkish Ambassador to Iran Riza Hakan Tekin said that although books play a central role in cultural development, the governments should also support the process. In reply to a question, about the way books can promote the cultural relations between Turkey and Iran, Hakan Tekin stated: “The role of books for achieving this goal is very obvious and influential; however, we officials should also take measures to strengthen such influence.” Elsewhere in his remarks, the ...
Tehran, Thessaloniki book fairs begin joint projects
Tehran, Thessaloniki book fairs begin joint projects
IBNA-The economic attaché of Greece Embassy in Tehran Nikolaos Doukas announced the beginning of cooperation between Tehran Book Fair and Thessaloniki Book Fair from his country. According to IBNA correspondent, the Greek Cultural Institute has participated at the 31st Tehran International Book Fair through its embassy in Iran and has put the books of the celebrated Greek literati in two languages of Greek and Persian on public display at its stand. Doukas pointed out that he has been surprised by ...
Book Launch Ceremony for ‘The Influence of Persian Literature on English Literature’
Book Launch Ceremony for ‘The Influence of Persian Literature on English Literature’
The book titled ‘The Influence of Persian Literature on English Literature’ was unveiled attended by Dr. Ahmad Ahmadi, a member of the Higher Council of Cultural Revolution and the president of Iranian Organization of Research and Composing Textbooks on Humanities (SAMT), Hossein Hajari, the manager of the Persian Language Dept. in SAMT and Dr. Nahid Hejazi, the Comparative-Literature Deputy of the Persian Language Academy. In this meeting, held on May 3, Ahmadi said, “Persian is an unmatched language in the ...
