Main Dome Restored North West Iranian Food, Most Common in a Province Called “Kermanshah”
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No.1988,Saturday,30 November,2019 Italian, Japanese and Iranian engineering firms are set to join hands in a project for www.TOURISMpaper.com reinforcing and strengthening the “Ancient Iran” section of the National Museum of Iran, director of the museum said on Sunday, Fars reported. Jebrael Nokandeh added The World`s Only Print Tourism Newspaper that cultural heritage officials from Italy and Japan will also take part in a construction project to retrofit the museum, the report said. Elsewhere in his remarks, Nokandeh pointed that cooperation between Iran and Italy in the fields of archaeology and cul- tural heritage dates back to 60 years. The National Museum of Iran is somewhat Italian, Japanese Expertise chock-full of priceless relics that represent various eras of the country’s rich history. Its structure was completed in 1928 based on the design by French architect André God- to help Reinforce Tehran ard who was also an archaeologist and historian of French and Middle Eastern Art. Museum 4 UNESCO-tagged Monastery’s cooking Khoresht Badam Almond Stew or Khoresht Badam is a Main Dome Restored North west Iranian food, most common in a province called “Kermanshah”. ain dome of the Monastery of Saint ing Christian monuments in the country. It is Almond is a good source of antioxidants. Thaddeus, a UNESCO-registered situated in West Azarbaijan province, some Almonds protect you against diabetes M property in northwest Iran, has re- 20 kilometers form Maku, adjacent to the and cardiovascular and heart disease. cently been restored successfully, IRNA re- borders of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey. Almonds can lower the bad cholesterol ported. Together with St. Stepanos Monastery and (LDL). The cone-shaped dome was brought back the Chapel of Dzordzor, Qareh Klise was Ingredients: to its former glory as part of a project which placed on the UNESCO World Heritage list ■ 8 oz (227g) Stew Beef started this summer in accordance with the in 2008 under the name “Armenian Monas- ■ 6 oz (170g) Almonds UNESCO standards and under the supervi- tic Ensembles of Iran”. All the three sites are ■ 1 Onion sion of cultural heritage experts. located in West Azarbaijan and are of high ■ 1/4 Tsp Saffron “Prior to commencement of the restoration significance from historical and cultural per- ■ 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil work an outline [proposal] for both the res- spectives. They bear credible testimony to ■ 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste toration and its masonry material were sub- interchanges with the ancient regional so- ■ 2 Dried Limes mitted to UNESCO experts for approval,” a cieties in particular the Byzantine, Orthodox ■ 1 Cinnamon Sticks provincial tourism official said. “We take no and Persian. UNESCO says that they bear ■ 1 Cup Dried Barberries (Zereshk) action arbitrarily and without taking the ad-ad examples of outstand-outstand ■ Salt, Turmeric, Crushed Red Pepper vice of experts,” Sherli Avadian, the director ing universal value of of Iran’ss Armenian monastic ensembles, said the Armenian archi- in September.ember. tectural and deco- “The [replacement]eplacement] stones that have been rative tradi-tradi- used arere similar in quality and color to the tions. original.. Some 80 percent of the monastery’s stones are white,” Avadian explained. In the [Iranian calendar] year 1395 (March Handmade Carpets, Tableau 2016-17)7) and following some meetingsgs with UNESCO Rugs to go on Show in Tehran representativesentatives and their omestic producers and exhibitors of handwoven Persian carpets, consecutiveutive inspec- rugs and tableau rugs will showcase their works at an exhibit, tions, a comprehen-comprehen- D which opened at the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex in north- Preparations: sive plan,n, consisting of ern Tehran. A total of 28 manufacturers and producers of Persian carpets, Soak the almonds in water for 4 hours or five phases,ases, was finally rugs and tableau rugs, who are from various provinces, cities and towns overnight. Peel and Slice the almonds. ratified for restoring the including Tabriz, Isfahan, Qom, Kashan, Ardakan, Sirjan, Chaharmahal- Soak saffron in water for 20 min. Dice the Monasteryery of SaintSaint Bakhtiari, Golestan, and Naein, are scheduled to take part in the event that onion. Thaddeus.eus. will be running through December 6, IRIB reported. Directions: Also knownown as the Persian carpets are sought after internationally for their delicate designs Fry the onions with vegetable oil un- Qareh Klise (“the and good quality. A medallion pattern is arguably the most characteristic til golden. Garnish with turmeric. Stir in Black Church”), feature of all types of Persian rugs. However, there is tremendous variation beef, continue frying for 10 minutes. Add the monastery in the shapes and sizes of the medallions as well as the way they are used enough water to cover the beef. cover the is one ofof the in various rugs. It’s not wrong to say that no two rugs will have the same pot and cook for an hour over medium- oldest surviv-surviv- medallion layout. low heat. Stir in tomato paste, add salt Over 5,397,000 tons of Iranian carpets, worth $424.451 million, were ex- and crushed red pepper. Add dried limes ported to over 70 countries with the U.S. standing on top of the import- and sliced almonds and cinnamon stick. ers list, during the past fiscal year (ended March 20, 2019). Germany, the Stir thoroughly, cover the pot and boil UK, Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Russia, Portugal, Denmark, for 15 minutes (medium-low heat). Add Sweden and Norway as well as Hungary, Romania, Poland and Ireland are saffron and dried barberries (Zereshk). major importers of Iranian carpet. Remove the cinnamon stick. Simmer for another 10 minutes. Iran at the Height of Travel Season erhaps it is tough to de- your travel experience, as you eign tourists’ visits to Iran. fueled the boom this year, the of- countries including Iran would fine a best time for visit- know busy seasons attract lots of “Following several follow-up as- ficial explained.He also referred face restrictions to enter the U.S. P ing Iran, which is known tourists to popular destinations. semblies between the Tourism to the concept of “Iranophobia”, The Islamic Republic is also un- as a four-season country, I mean Some folks would rather book a Ministry, stakeholders in tourism saying travelers to the country will dertaking a pilot project in a select spring, summer, fall and winter; getaway during a peak season to and hospitality industries and the well-differentiate between what of its airports, issuing electronic each having its own charms and have ideal weather or because it private investors, the country has they have personally perceived visas -- without any entry or exit travel lovers. However, from a works best for family holidays. been in preparation for [meeting] and the image some Western stamps. The Iranian government wider point of view, like any other To find good rates, if you don’t requirements of the high-season countries and media try to portray has waived visa requirements for international destination, there mind hot weather, you may tour of foreign tourists,” Teymouri said, from Iran and its people. passport holders from China and is usually a low-season and a Iran between June and Septem- IRNA reported. “For the time be- ■ Cutting traveling bureau- Hong Kong to attract more foreign More Russian high-season for typical globetrot- ber or even during wintertime ing, a significant number of for- cracies tourists from the Far East; how- ters in particular when it comes when it’s slightly colder. eign tourists are visiting the coun- As of August, all Iranian border ever, it is a unilateral measure i.e. Travelers Getting to weather conditions or saving I, personally, am in favor of roam- try, creating a boom in the inbound crossings are letting foreign na- Iranian tourists visiting China or time and money. Wicked weather ing in low or shoulder season tours,” the official said, without tionals in without passport stamps Hong Kong still need visas. Iran for the majority of travelers could when things are cheaper and qui- mentioning a figure.Undertaking according to a presidential decree embraces hundreds of historical Interested mean snowy slopes for outdoor eter! Don’t forget to mind public fam tours [for international travel that orders for the waiver of physi- sites such as bazaars, museums, enthusiasts. Some experts say holidays and religious events that agents, travel marketers, tour op- cal stamping on travelers’ pass- mosques, bridges, bathhouses, there is a lot to love in Iran during are of high importance as well, erators, and media personnel], ports upon entering or madrasas, mausoleums, church- in Iran: ATOR the fall (September, October, and for instance; Norouz (Iranian New offering [bargaining] travel leaving the country. es, towers, and man- November) when many places year), which usually spans from packages, influencers’ The decision is expect- sions, of which 22 ran, as an open-air museum of emerge from their winter blanket March 21 to April 6 each year); portrayals of Iran in ed to facilitate travels being inscribed on I cultural heritage, is steadily at- as pomegranates take the center Ramadan (dates vary), when the social media, and to the country without the UN- E S C O tracting the attention of more stage in every corner. Others add eating and drinking is forbid- digital marketing are fear of World Russians, Maya Lomidze, president the spring (March, April, and May) den just in public; and the first among elements, possible Herit- of the Association of Tour Operators of when you can also find fair weath- ten-day of the lunar month which have U.S. age Russia (ATOR), has said. “Russian tour- er almost everywhere; not too of Muharram (dates vary) penal- list.