33 Kinds of Iranian Handicrafts Documented
TEHRAN (FNA)- Of 250 kinds of Iranian handicrafts, 33 have so far been documented, said deputy head of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization. ( 16:58:53 - 2008/12/18)

Biggest Shiite Website in Spanish Language Launched
TEHRAN (FNA)- Biggest website in Spanish language featuring Shiite concepts was launched on the eve of Ghadir Feast, which marks the anniversary of Prophet Mohammad's (PBUH) appointment of Imam Ali as his successor. ( 17:41:26 - 2008/12/17)

Isfahan Int'l Storytelling Festival Programs Announced
TEHRAN (FNA)- Programs for the 12th edition of the International Storytelling Festival were announced during a press conference on Sunday. ( 17:07:20 - 2008/12/17)

Iran Takes First Step to Promote Islamic Fashion
TEHRAN (FNA)- The secretary of the fashion and costume design festival said that the event will give a boost to efforts to promote Islamic costume designs. ( 16:17:55 - 2008/12/17)

Dubai Film Festival Screens Iranian Films
TEHRAN (FNA)- Several Iranian movies were screened at the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF). ( 19:00:46 - 2008/12/16)

Spanish Foundation Keen to Cooperate with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's cultural attaché in Spain Ahmad Khezri met with Pierre Schori, the director-general of the Fride foundation last week and held talks on bilateral cooperation. ( 15:16:00 - 2008/12/16)

Zimbabwean TV to Air "Iran Today" Documentary
TEHRAN (FNA)- Documentary film 'Iran Today' featuring the country's achievements since the victory of the Islamic Revolution will be broadcast on Zimbabwean TV in English language, an Iranian diplomat said. ( 14:31:08 - 2008/12/15)

Persepolis to Receive UNESCO's World Heritage Certificate
TEHRAN (FNA)- UNESCO is scheduled to present its world heritage certificate to the ancient site of Persepolis in the southern Iranian province of Fars. ( 15:56:57 - 2008/12/14)

Iran to Make Investment in Persian-Speaking Countries
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran will make cultural investments in Persian-speaking countries. ( 15:24:06 - 2008/12/14)

British Archaeologist:
Persian Gulf Name Registered in All Historical Texts
TEHRAN (FNA)- A British archaeologist said Persian Gulf name has a historical root and has been registered in all historical documents and texts. ( 14:27:46 - 2008/12/13)

Falaki's Poems Hit Germany's Bookstores
TEHRAN (FNA)- Germany-based Iranian author Mahmud Falaki's collection of poems "A Voice from Far away and Cliffs" has recently been released by Sujet Verlang Publications in Germany. ( 14:10:35 - 2008/12/13)

Italian Archaeologist: No One Can Change Name of Persian Gulf
TEHRAN (FNA)- An Italian archaeologist said those who try to alter the name of Persian Gulf are afraid of Iran's glorious culture and civilization. ( 14:09:28 - 2008/12/13)

US Expels Iran's GAJ Publications from AEP
TEHRAN (FNA)- The US government expelled Iran's GAJ Publications from the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) last week. ( 17:08:34 - 2008/12/11)

Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Adha
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranians Tuesday celebrated the Eid al-Adha, or feast of the sacrifice, commemorating the willingness of Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his son for God. ( 19:29:20 - 2008/12/09)