Archive Intangible Heritage
Burning Tobacco in the Naqshe Jahan Square
1 month ago
Naqshe Jahan Square

Burning Tobacco in the Naqshe Jahan Square

Isfahan was one of the first cities to outlaw the sales and usage of tobacco.

Chogan In Royal Square!
2 months ago
Original Isfahani Games

Chogan In Royal Square!

The Naqshe Jahan square, with its vast dimensions, was the best place to play Polo. In this game, two teams of six, mounted on horses, were to gain possession of the ball with their long rods with crooked heads, and shoot it into the other side’s goal.

Isfahan, the Cradle of Persian Painting
12 months ago
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 Heritage Drink!
14:56 - Sunday
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.

The World’s Floating Heritage!
14:25 - Thursday
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.

Isfahan’s Sweet Souvenir
16:48 - Wednesday
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.

A Feast for Your Sweet Tooth!
16:29 - Tuesday
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.

Delicious Taste of Beryan
16:18 - Monday
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.

Chickpea Souvenirs!
14:36 - Sunday
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).

A Tragedy Series
15:26 - Wednesday
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.

Legendary Musical Heritage
17:22 - Tuesday
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.

A Wooden Orchestra
15:51 - Sunday
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.