TEHRAN A variety of storytellers and storytellers from different Iranian ethnic groups have been welcomed to hold Shahnameh recitations in Tehran during Nowruz celebrations.The special initiative, revealed by the Tehran Provincial Office of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, intends to showcase the diversity of Shahnameh khani (Shahnameh recitation) in different regional dialects and designs, ILNA reported.According to Ali-Akbar Toloui, Director-General of the Tehran Cultural Heritage Office, Shahnameh khani will work as a central theme of this years Nowruz programs across Tehran.
He highlighted that Shahnameh khani is not just a form of entertainment but an integral part of Irans intangible heritage, deeply rooted in the oral customs of different ethnic groups.With the merging of Nowruz and the holy month of Ramadan this year, we recognize both as UNESCO-registered intangible cultural heritage elements.
Shahnameh khani is a considerable bridge between these two spiritual traditions, as Ferdowsis work of art contains themes of wisdom, morality, and cultural connection, Toloui stated.The initiative will include Shahnameh recitations in multiple dialects, consisting of those of the Lurs, Kurds, Bakhtiaris, and Qashqais, to name a few.
Additionally, an unique efficiency will highlight the unique Shahnameh recitation design of individuals of Bushehr.According to organizers, the events will occur at designated Nowruzgah websites across Tehran province, with the primary venue set at Laleh Park and Keshavarz Boulevard.
Recitation groups will likewise perform at different museums, guaranteeing broader public access to this cultural spectacle.As one of the greatest literary works in Persian history, Ferdowsis Shahnameh, which is comprised of almost 60,000 verses, holds an extensive role in maintaining Irans nationwide identity, language, and cultural principles.
Typically, Shahnameh khani has been given orally, with storytellers finding out the verses in village schools or from elder storytellers within their tribes.
Among Iranian ethnic groups, the Bakhtiaris are especially understood for their longstanding custom of Shahnameh khani, a practice that goes back over 400 years.Due to the poems impressive nature, Shahnameh khani is considered a difficult art kind requiring skill, rhythm, and a deep understanding of its literary nuances.
The event in Tehran looks for to commemorate this enduring custom while providing the general public an opportunity to engage with Irans literary and oral heritage.AM