Archive Folklore of Isfahan
humorist servant
2 months ago
98Wise crack and sense of humor of Isfahanian

humorist servant

Timur Lang took a great deal of pleasure in his servant company and also he enjoyed talking to him, even though he were not safe of his servant`s wise cracks, and he always accompanied him.

One Shahi!
2 months ago
Isfahanis’ Smart Comments

One Shahi!

Isfahanis are always been known to be funny and smart. Many old texts have also mentioned this characteristic of Isfahani people and have mentioned some examples as well. “Jafar Shahri” writes: “one day an Isfahani goes to the Hakimbashi Bathhouse in Tehran’s Bazaar.

Battle Banquet
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The Spirit of Isfahani People – Courage

Battle Banquet

When you are walking through the Golzar-e Shohada (Martyrs’ Graveyard), you ask yourself why does Isfahan have all these martyrs? Throughout history, we have heard so much about the passion and courage of the people of Isfahan.

Falak (Foot Whipping) Square!
2 months ago
Different Places of Isfahan – Local Dialect

Falak (Foot Whipping) Square!

Up until a few years ago, if you wanted give someone directions or ask for directions, you would have definitely come across the word “Falakeh (Square)”.

Hunch over Hunch!
2 months ago
Folklore Literature and Anecdotes

Hunch over Hunch!

In the folklore literature of any nation, there are stories that the extract of those stories becomes anecdotes and becomes part of the vocabulary, literature and culture of its people.