TEHRAN- An event honoring the 3rd anniversary of Yalda Nights listing on UNESCOs Intangible Cultural Heritage list was attended by Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, in addition to a variety of cultural heritage authorities and foreign ambassadors in Tehran on Saturday.During the event, Salehi-Amiri praised guests on Yalda Night and the birthday of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA), Mehr reported.
Tonight, we have gathered to celebrate among our primary cultural aspects, Yalda Night.
We honor both Yalda Night and the birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA)this evening.The duality of Iranian identity and Islam coexists in Iran, showing that Iranians live with a reasonable approach where there is no distinction in between their Iranian identity and Islam, celebrating cultural aspects such as Yalda and Chaharshanbeh-Suri together with spiritual celebrations like Ashura and Tasua, he added.He likewise highlighted on Iranian identity and culture that are tied to the strength and vigor of Iran.
Iran stays a constant in our family tree and history.The minister continued, Irans cultural richness functions as a magnet drawing in the world.
Its legacy places it among the leading ten countries worldwide traditionally and culturally.
We have actually determined one million artifacts and signed up over 40,000.
Another vital aspect is the Persian language, which embodies the shared spirit of all Iranians around the world.
The perseverance of the Persian language over a millennium symbolizes a continuous cultural tradition, an essential to the endurance of this land, he added.The minister emphasized the importance of multiculturalism in Iran, mentioning, Throughout history, no occasion has actually caused Iran to disintegrate.
People of Azarbaijan have lived in Iran for thousands of years as cherished people.
The Kurds, with their rich cultural heritage, also cover thousands of years in this land.
The people of Sistan and Baluchestan boast over 5,000 years of history, understood for their bravery and strength.
In this location, we likewise have Arabs who resided in Iran before Islam, deeply connected to the land.
The Turkmen, too, are noble people, and this neighborhood is not synthetic; they have long been a part of Iran.
This cultural diversity has actually established Iran as a land of plurality and unity.
He concluded by specifying that the Iranian intelligence has actually constantly been renowned throughout history, with principles being an exceptional trait of Iranians.For his part, deputy minister for cultural heritage Ali Darabi stated that honoring Yalda Night highlights how the customs and rituals coming from the countries forefathers have continued through time, becoming part of Irans intangible heritage.Yalda Night has been cherished amongst Iranians from ancient times to today day, he discussed.
Darabi expressed pride for Iranians in having this celebration acknowledged worldwide.
The worldwide acknowledgment of Yalda Night represents its international potential.Speaking at the ceremony, the Kyrgyzstans Ambassador in Tehran Tordogan Sedigov congratulated participants on Yalda Night, highlighting that it belongs to the intangible cultural heritage of mankind.
Yalda is an ancient custom amongst Iranians and several other nations, representing Irans regard for nature, household, and culture.
Yalda is likewise commemorated in Kyrgyzstan.
He included, Let us initially congratulate Iranians on Yalda, as they have been celebrating it for thousands of years, because ancient times.
Through this event, the people of Iran honor their previous and valued traditions.
Yalda signifies the victory of light over darkness, which holds fantastic significance.
In 2022, UNESCO added Yalda Night to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, highlighting its significance as a cornerstone of Persian culture and tradition.Yalda describes a traditional event of the sun and the warmth of life.
Practiced in Iran and Afghanistan, the event takes place the last night of fall, when families gather at your houses of seniors and sit around a table decorated with a series of symbolic objects and foods: a lamp to represent light, water to represent cleanliness, and red fruits such as pomegranates, watermelons, beetroots, jujube, and grapes to represent warmth.Broth, sugary foods, dried fruits, and nuts that are utilized particularly for the celebration are likewise set on the table and consumed during the event.
Activities range from reciting poetry and storytelling to playing video games and music and giving presents to brand-new in-laws, brides, and kids.
The occasion commemorates cultural identity, nature, respect for women, relationship, hospitality, cultural diversity, and serene coexistence.SAB/