Intangible Cultural Heritage of Isfahan
Five-day feasts in Chehel Sotun Palace
The passing of European tourists and travelers to Iran, their visits and their writings about the way of life, quality, and traditions of the simple folk as well as the men of the court, princes, and Shah’s, are valuable sources to us.
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.
Archive Intangible Heritage
The Ritual of Hoom Babaei:
Children’s Myths of Ramadan
Nowadays, this belief has become a tradition, and on this night, a number of children, teenagers, and young people, called the Hoom Babaei group, go to the doors of houses after iftar and ask for help for the people in need.
The Traditional Ritual of Jirjirouni in Dastjerd Village:
The Proof of the Pudding Is in the Eating
The 27th of Ramadan is the best time to visit Dastjerd Village in Jarqavieh Olya District, which is located in the southeast of Isfahan, and participate in the Jirjirouni Ceremony.
A Muharram Ritual in Kashan:
Hexagon on the Shoulders
When it comes to the Muharram rituals of Kashan, the sixth day of Muharram is dedicated to carrying the hexagon.
The Ritual of Zanjir-Zani in Rehnan:
Mourners’ March in Rehnan
Rehnan is a historical district in the western part of Isfahan City. It is at a distance of about 10 km from the center of the city.
Naqqāli, Iranian Dramatic Story-Telling:
The Oldest Dramatic Performance
Naqqāli is the oldest form of dramatic performance in the Islamic Republic of Iran and has long played an important role in society, from the courts to the villages.
The Ritual of Cooking Samanou in Shahreza:
Winter’s Charity
Cooking samanou in Shahreza is more common in winter, on the nights of the death or birth anniversaries of the Imams, and in the last week of the year for the Nowruz table.
A Rainmaking Ritual in Azaran Village, Kashan County:
Staring at the Sky
Having disappeared in most parts of Iran, the celebration of Abrizan (Tirgan) is still breathing in a valley named Abderaz, which stretches on the slopes of Mount Chal-Azaran, the second highest mountain of Kashan.
Wedding Traditions in Isfahan:
The Brides of Isfahan
Women of the boy’s family choose a girl for him and then go to her family’s house in order to meet the girl and become more familiar with each other.
The Festival of Rose and Rose Water:
The Miraculous Aroma of Rose Water
During the spring and specifically from mid-April to mid-May, Kashan County becomes one of the most important tourist destinations in Iran due to the traditional ceremony of golab-giri or making rose water.
Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nooruz,...
A World Heritage New Day
March 21 marks the start of the year in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
The Mourning Ritual on Safar 28th in Badroud:
A Social and Religious Ritual
Exactly 48 days after the anniversary of the tragic events of Ashura, a great ritual known as the 48th ritual is performed in Badroud, attended by a large population of mourners coming from different parts of the country.
The Mourning Ritual of Tekiyeh in Nikabad:
The Taste of Muharram Observances
The ceremony of Tekiyeh in this city is 200 years old and is held annually for 60 nights during the two months of Muharram and Safar, in more than 20 congregation halls presenting 1500 sessions.
