When it comes to books and their role in the city and community, Iranian cities have fascinating stories to share. This is the land where for centuries books have acted as intermediaries, connecting many horizons, creating even more spaces and stories. On the one hand, it is the books that have brought the holy to the earth and into ordinary households, and on the other hand, they have connected many domains of human life: they have connected the past to the present and to the future, established the relationship between the nation and the state, bridged the East and the West, and even have supported the relationship between culture and economy. Also, books continue the generational flows, as they stitch thousands of pages and layers of human society and culture together. These complex roles of books have even further flourished despite the appearance of more modern competitors and the emergence of new institutions; they continue to play their active and creative role in the construction and development of human life. (more ...)
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In a vibrant celebration of children’s and young adult literature, the BookCity Institute recently hosted the concluding ceremony for the 13th annual Flying Turtle Awards. This esteemed event, a true highlight in Iran’s literary calendar, brought together a passionate community of writers, illustrators, publishers, esteemed jurors, and devoted lovers of children’s books on Tuesday, April […] (read more ...)
The second edition of the Qeshm National Oud Festival reached its final stage, culminating in a series of captivating stage and street performances held on the evening of Wednesday, April 15, 2025 (Farvardin 27 in the Iranian calendar), just ahead of the festival’s official closing ceremony. This festival, a landmark event for Iran’s cultural landscape, […] (read more ...)
The second day of the Qeshm National Oud Festival marked another significant step in bridging authenticity and innovation within Iranian music. This festival, held through the dedicated efforts of the BookCity Institute and hosted by the Qeshm Free Zone Organization, continues to welcome artists and enthusiasts of Iranian music from across the country, transforming the […] (read more ...)
