French author to review Sassanid history and architecture at TIBF
French author to review Sassanid history and architecture at TIBF
A panel discussion is scheduled to be held at the 28 th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) on the history and architectural traditions of Iran’s Sassanid era. During the session, panelists are set to review ‘Iranian castles and fortresses,’ a title on the Sassanid architecture, penned by French historian and archeologist, Dr. Jean Claude Voizen who will also sit the panel discussion. Other panelists are Deputy Head of the Iranian Cultural Heritage Organization, Dr. Bahman Namvar Motlaqa and assistant professor ...
TIBF authority suggests more Mexican publishers join Tehran event
TIBF authority suggests more Mexican publishers join Tehran event
Acting President of the 28tnh Tehran International Bok Fair (TIBF), Amir Mas’oud Shahramnia has deplored the existing low levels of cultural exchanges between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Mexico. Shahramnia was speaking to a panel discussion on the state of cultural exchanges between the two nations held on Saturday on the sidelines of the annual cultural event. The panel discussion was also attended by Mexican ambassador to Tehran, Ulises Canchola Gutierrez. The TIBF authority cited common cultural grounds and ...
Mexican diplomat calls for Iran’s active participation in Mexico book fair
Mexican diplomat calls for Iran’s active participation in Mexico book fair
Mexican ambassador to Tehran, Ulises Canchola Gutierrez has called for an active Iranian participation in annual book fairs that are staged in Mexico City and Guadalajara every year. The senior diplomat made the call in a panel discussion on the state of cultural exchanges between the two nations held on Saturday on the sidelines of the 28 th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF). The panel discussion was also attended by the TIBF Acting President and executive deputy, Amir Mas’oud Shahramnia. ...
I.R. Iran invited as guest of honor to Beijing book fair
I.R. Iran invited as guest of honor to Beijing book fair
Acting President of the 28 th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF), Amir Mas’oud Shahramnia has talked of a cultural Memorandum of Understanding with China under which the Islamic Republic of Iran would join the next edition of Beijing book fair as a guest of honor. The MoU also designates China as guest of honor country in the Iranian cultural event, the TIBF’s press office quoted Shahramnia as saying on Friday. Under the document, the two sides agreed to exchange free ...
Chinese authority offers translation of 10 top books into Persian
Chinese authority offers translation of 10 top books into Persian
A director of China’s pavilion at the 28 th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) has offered rendering 10 top Chinese books into Persian to be later put on display in the next edition of the landmark cultural event in 2016. Chu Chachu made the offer in a meeting with the acting president of the TIBF, Amir Mas’oud Shahramnia in Tehran on Friday. The Chinese cultural authority said he had learned that many young Iranians are interested in learning Chinese, adding ...
Georgian pavilion director admires Iran’s culture and literature
Georgian pavilion director admires Iran’s culture and literature
Director of Georgia’s pavilion in the international section of the 28 th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) has acknowledged that Georgians keep a large interest for Iran’s culture and literature and wish to enjoy broader cultural relations with the Islamic Republic. Shahin Aslani also told the TIBF’s press office that the landmark cultural event could play a significant role in enhancing the levels of cultural exchanges between the two nations. The pavilion director said Georgia has joined the book show ...
Omani authority stunned at huge welcome to TIBF
Omani authority stunned at huge welcome to TIBF
An Omani authority visiting the 28 th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) has expressed surprise at the huge number of visitors inspecting the international cultural event. Expert with the Omani Ministry of Endowment, Sheikh Ahmad bin Mahfouz al-Ma’mouli was speaking to the TIBF’s press office on Saturday. The expert said the huge welcome is interesting and conspicuous, adding he had never before witnessed such levels of public participation in any book exhibition the world over. In another regard, the expert ...
Italian oriental researcher sees bright prospect for Persian language
Italian oriental researcher sees bright prospect for Persian language
An Italian researcher in oriental studies says a bright prospect is ahead of the Persian language taking into account the cultural and social developments on the ground in the Islamic Republic. Rafael Maurio was speaking in a panel discussion on Persian language learning at the 28 th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) that is underway in Tehran. The linguist said the Italian community came in contact with the Persian language early in the 19 th century. Recounting his acquaintance with ...
Spanish post-graduate student recounts choice of Persian as field of study
Spanish post-graduate student recounts choice of Persian as field of study
A Spanish post-graduate student in Persian language says a piece of poem in Farsi prompted him to take up the Persian language discipline before leaving his studies in theoretical physics. Student at Tehran-based Allama Tabataba’i University, Javier Arnandas was speaking in a panel discussion on Persian language learning at the 28 th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) that is underway in Tehran. Arnandas said he used to study theoretical physics at Granada University however he always kept an ardent desire ...
UNESCO authority singles out Farsi as an international language
UNESCO authority singles out Farsi as an international language
A UNESCO authority says the Persian language has proved to be a cross-border tongue and therefore deserves to be recognized as an international language. Director of Cultural Department in UNESCO National Commission, Abd al-Mehdi Mostakin made the remarks in a panel discussion on Persian language learning at the 28 th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) that is underway in Tehran. Titled ‘Sa’adi Foundation and Persian Graduates,’ the panel discussion was held in the international section of the fairground on Friday ...
