Kazan Became the 16th Sister City of Isfahan

Isfahan, “half of the world,” the “city of turquoise domes,” the “pearl of Persia” has a new sister city and that is the glamorous city of Kazan in Russia.

A Brief History of Isfahan Painting:

Isfahan, the Cradle of Persian Painting

With the transfer of the country’s capital to Isfahan, the art of the city began to flourish, and many researchers believe that its pinnacle may be observed in the art of Persian painting, i.e. negargari or Persian miniature.

The Knowledge of Brewing Traditional Nooshabadi Coffee:

The Heritage Drink!

Coffee has been popular in Nooshabad since about 450 to 500 years ago; however, it is not known when Nooshabadi coffee and its modern brewing method was invented.

Traditional Skills of Building and Sailing Iranian Lenj Boats in the Persian Gulf:

The World’s Floating Heritage!

Iranian Lenj vessels are traditionally hand-built and are used by inhabitants of the northern coast of the Persian Gulf for sea journeys, trading, fishing and pearl diving.

The Skill of Making Poolaki and Nabat (Rock Candy):

Isfahan’s Sweet Souvenir

Nizami Ganjavi, the twelfth-century Persian poet, while narrating the story of Khosrow Parviz’s affection for his beloved, Shekar, compared this Isfahani maiden to the rock candy of Isfahan.

The Skill of Making Gaz (Persian Nougat):

A Feast for Your Sweet Tooth!

Gaz is a souvenir unique to Isfahan City and is also regarded as a nutritious and healthy confection due to its high nutritional value and special ingredients like angebin.

The Skill of Cooking Beryan:

Delicious Taste of Beryan

Beryan is one of the traditional foods of Isfahan, but its reputation has spread around the globe since the old days.

The Skill of Chickpea Processing in Khomeini Shahr:

Chickpea Souvenirs!

Chickpea seeds are naturally hard and inedible, but in a few steps, they are turned into a delicious snack called nokhodchi (processed chickpeas).

Ta'ziyeh Dramas of Khomeyni Shahr:

A Tragedy Series

The ta’ziyeh dramas of Khomeyni Shahr are among the most spectacular ta’ziyeh performances in Isfahan Province, especially for photographers and tourists.

Music of the Bakhshis of Khorasan:

Legendary Musical Heritage

In Khorasan Province, the Bakhshis are renowned for their musical skill with the dotār, a two-stringed, long-necked lute.

The Ritual of Jeghjegheh-Zani in Abyaneh:

A Wooden Orchestra

The ritual of jeghjegheh-zani is held on Tasu’a morning, in the villages of Abyaneh and Tareh and some other villages of Natanz County.

Autumn in Isfahan

Behold the golden beauty of Isfahan when the leaves of the glowing trees in the Chaharbagh Passage fall down to join the feet of passers-by for performing their autumnal orchestra.