Yalda: A Night of Fire and Tradition
Yalda is one of the ancient Iranian celebrations, and the word “celebration” itself originates from the term “Yasan”, which refers to religious and ritual practices. Yalda symbolizes the birth of the sun. But the question arises: why should the blazing sun be born in the midst of the coldest season, and what is the connection between the birth of light and the darkest and longest night of the year?
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.
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.
Archive Intangible Heritage
Isfahan's Intangible Heritage: Hospitality
A Royal Traveller to Isfahan
The murals on the ceiling of one of the rooms in the northern hall of the Chehel Sotoun Palace is different from the rest.
Isfahan's Intangible Heritage: The Feasts
Five-Day Feasts in the Chehel Sotoun Palace
Chardin, the French traveller who visited Iran and especially its royal palaces, manors and mansions during the reign of Shah Abbas II, wrote about the feast held in the Chehel Sotoun Palace in his travelogue.
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3 months ago
The Safar-name of Naser Khosrow
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3 months ago
Turquoise Capital Shining in Greenery
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5 months ago
The atmosphere of Moharram in the Naqshe Jahan Square
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5 months ago
The legendary downfall of a truth
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Monday, th Jul 2023
Muharram Ambience in Naqsh-e Jahan Square
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Saturday, th Jul 2023
The Ladies’ Street
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Wednesday, th Jul 2023
A Skirt Full of Roses