INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
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
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
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
