Gilan province
Gilan province
Gilan province
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Tehran Times
2024-08-05 18:08

Gilan seeks to breathe new life into antique buildings

TEHRAN – Some historical buildings across Gilan province, have been entrusted to the private and public sectors for restoration and investment, said a local official.

2024-07-29 18:14

Gilan targets foreign handicrafts markets

TEHRAN - In an effort to boost Gilan’s handicraft exports, a group of 25 provincial artisans have traveled to Iraq to promote their handiworks, said a local official.

2024-07-26 17:34

Gilan registers 7 million overnight stays in month

TEHRAN – As one of the most sought-after travel destinations across Iran, Gilan province has recorded some seven million overnight stays so far this summer, said a local tourism official.

2024-07-24 18:05

Culinary competition for people with disabilities

TEHRAN - The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts is organizing a special cooking competition to highlight the culinary skills of people with disabilities.

2024-07-19 17:22

Gilan records 26 million overnight stays in Q1

TEHRAN – Gilan province, one of the most sought-after travel destinations in Iran, has recorded some 26 million overnight stays throughout the first quarter of current Persian year (started on March 20), a local official announced.

2024-06-28 17:12

From tradition to global recognition: discover Qasemabad textiles

TEHRAN - Qasemabad, an old village in northern Iran, is a vibrant gem recognized globally as the World Village of Chador-Shab Weaving by the World Handicrafts Council.

2024-06-21 17:33

Rasht welcomes inaugural Basra flight by Iraqi Airways

TEHRAN - For the very first time, a direct flight route between Rasht’s Sardar Jangal International Airport and Iraq’s Basra has been established.

2024-06-18 18:03

Revival of Chador-Shab weaving brings new hope

TEHRAN - The traditional craft of Chador-Shab weaving, once a fading memory in a village in Gilan province, has been given new life through a comprehensive training program.

2024-06-07 17:32

Gilan to honor artistry, craft skills with loads of programs

TEHRAN - Gilan province in northern Iran gears up for a national handicrafts week coinciding with World Handicrafts Day (June 10), boasting over 50 special programs.

2024-05-29 19:48

Visadar waterfall: a haven for nature enthusiasts

TEHRAN - Visadar waterfall, nestled in the scenic Rezvanshahr district of Gilan, is a haven for nature enthusiasts, being surrounded by dense forests.

2024-05-19 18:16

Discover time-honored art of pottery in Gilan region

TEHRAN - Bounded by the Caspian Sea and the Alborz Mountains, the Gilan region of Iran boasts a rich tradition of pottery that dates from millennia.

2024-05-15 18:09

Long-lived trees made national heritage

TEHRAN - Three long-lived trees in Gilan province have gained national heritage status, underscoring efforts to protect the region’s cultural and natural heritage.

2024-03-05 17:36

Masuleh possible UNESCO label: assessors investigating capacities

TEHRAN – As a momentous step, an expert team from the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) has arrived in Masuleh to assess the historical and cultural potential of the ancient village for possible UNESCO registration.

2024-02-14 22:55

5 artworks from Gilan province to be showcased at 8th Fajr handicrafts festival

TEHRAN - In a remarkable achievement, five captivating artworks by skilled artists from Gilan province have earned a prestigious place in the spotlight at the 8th Fajr Handicrafts and Traditional Arts Festival.

2024-01-27 17:22

From pottery to burial practices: delving into the artistic legacy of Amlash civilization

TEHRAN – The Amlash civilization primarily flourished in what is known as Iran’s Gilan region, situated along the southwestern coast of the Caspian Sea.

2023-10-20 13:09

Gilan province’s annual agricultural output stands at 3.5m tons

TEHRAN- As announced by a provincial official, 3.5 million tons of agricultural products are produced in Gilan province in the north of Iran per year.

2023-08-12 22:30

Masouleh: four historical buildings under restoration

TEHRAN – Restoration work has commenced on four historical buildings, which are located in the ancient village of Masouleh, one of the top tourist destinations in northern Iran.

2023-08-04 19:14

Gilan province registers 2.5 million overnight stays for two-day holiday

TEHRAN— Domestic travelers made over 2.5 million overnight stays in official accommodation centers across Gilan province during a two-day holiday declared by the Iranian government as soaring temperatures swept across the county on Wednesday and Thursday.

2023-07-25 23:35

Iran arrests Bahai spies: statement

TEHRAN – The intelligence organization of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and the Ministry of Intelligence issued a joint statement on Tuesday announcing the detention of a group of Bahai individuals accused of espionage in the northern province of Gilan.

2023-07-03 18:35

Visits to Gilan historical sites up 50% in spring

TEHRAN – Visits to historical sites and monuments across the northern Gian province have jumped some 50 percent during the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year compared to the same period last year.

2023-07-02 21:00

Textile museum to be inaugurated in Gilan

TEHRAN – The first phase of a museum dedicated to the textile in Qassemabad village, northern Gilan province will be inaugurated in the near future, the provincial tourism chief has said.

2023-06-10 18:31

UNESCO-designated silk spinning to improve tourism in Gilan

TEHRAN – The UNESCO-tagged traditional skill of silk spinning holds potential to boost tourism in the northern province of Gilan.

2023-06-06 23:01

Ancient graves accidentally unearthed in northern Iran

TEHRAN –A number of ancient graves have recently been discovered by accident in northern Iran.

2023-05-19 21:30

Iron Age golden vessel on show at Rasht museum

TEHRAN – A rarely seen golden vessel, excavated in 2003 in northern Iran, has been put on show at the Rasht Museum of Anthropology in commemoration of the International Museum Day.

2023-05-19 16:23

Paddy fields in northern Gilan province

Farmers are working in paddy fields in the northern province of Gilan, May 12, planting rice after the fields are plowed.