Unveiling the poster for the Iran-Austria music event
Event Overview
The ceremony, reported by Shabestan News Agency and the Public Relations of Niavaran Cultural Center, featured prominent cultural and diplomatic figures. Key attendees included:
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Sarvar Bakhti, President of the ECO Cultural Institute
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Saeed Razmi, Director General of Administrative and Human Resources at the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance
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Mehdi Afzali, CEO of the Rudaki Foundation
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Dr. Amir Abdipour, Founder and Secretary-General of the Global Nowruz Institute
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Abbas Reza Eslami, President of Niavaran Cultural Center
Key Speeches and Initiatives
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Abbas Reza Eslami emphasized aligning the center’s activities with the goals of the Ministry of Culture’s Artistic Deputy. The virtual tour showcases galleries, performance halls, libraries, and other sections, making Iran’s cultural heritage accessible globally post-pandemic.
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Jaber Yazdankhah, designer of the virtual tour, explained its contemporary significance and demonstrated its features to the audience.
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Alireza Nazem Al-Roaya, Vice President of the Iran-Austria Joint Chamber of Commerce, highlighted ongoing cultural collaborations. He referenced the successful “Koushk-e Nokhbegan” project at the UN in Vienna (featuring statues of four Iranian scholars: Avicenna, Al-Biruni, Al-Razi, and Omar Khayyam) and announced an upcoming Iran-Austria music concert at Niavaran on July 16 (25 Tir).
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Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini, Artistic Deputy of the Ministry of Culture, stressed that “art needs no translation” and noted Iran’s role as a custodian of 10% of the world’s cultural heritage. He praised recent Austria-Iran cultural talks and expressed hope for long-term cooperation.
Poster Unveiling and Virtual Tour
The poster for the Iran-Austria music event was unveiled by dignitaries, including Sarvar Bakhti, Mehdi Afzali, Dr. Amir Abdipour, and Abbas Reza Eslami. The virtual tour of Niavaran Cultural Center is accessible at:
www.fniavaran.ir
Cultural Significance
The event underscores efforts to strengthen Iran-Austria cultural ties through digital innovation (virtual tours) and artistic exchanges (music concerts). It also reflects Iran’s commitment to sharing its rich cultural legacy with the world.