Special Yalda 2025 Programs to be Held in Museums Across the Country
Holding the Yalda Commemoration Ceremony at the Saadabad Cultural and Historical Complex
As part of the Yalda 1403 special programs held in the country’s museums, the Saadabad Cultural and Historical Complex will host the second commemoration ceremony for the global registration of Yalda. This ceremony, attended by the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts and other high-ranking officials, is organized to celebrate this ancient Iranian festival with a variety of programs including speeches, photo exhibitions, and historical presentations about Yalda.
Niavaran Special Programs: Yalda Celebration Focused on Food and Clothing
The Niavaran Cultural and Historical Complex, as part of the Yalda 1403 special programs held in the country’s museums, will hold its Yalda celebration focusing on Iranian food and clothing. Visitors will experience special traditional cooking and displays of national Iranian clothing. Moreover, live performances of local music and ritual ceremonies of various Iranian ethnicities will provide a rich cultural experience for guests.
Performance of Daf Music and Art Workshops at Golestan Palace
The Golestan Palace, as one of the world’s heritage sites, participates in the Yalda 1403 special programs in the country’s museums. This complex offers a unique opportunity for art enthusiasts with a daf music performance for Yalda night and workshops on under-glaze painting, marquetry, intarsia work, knitting, hand printing, and jewelry making. Additionally, the arrangement of the Yalda table and calligraphy workshops featuring the Muali script enhance these programs’ appeal.
Spiritual and Cultural Sessions at the National Museum of Iran
At the National Museum of Iran, spiritual sessions focusing on Iran’s intangible heritage in the World Heritage List with the presence of professors and scholars will be held as part of the Yalda 1403 special programs in the country’s museums. These sessions will explore the significance of Yalda as an ancient Iranian festival and its role in preserving and promoting the country’s cultural heritage.
Carpet and Art Exhibitions at the Carpet Museum of Iran
As part of the Yalda 1403 special programs in the country’s museums, the Carpet Museum of Iran will hold a Yalda table display and specialized sessions focusing on rarely-seen Safavid carpets. Additionally, the unveiling of two historically valuable Safavid carpets and a specialized session about them will be prominent points of this program that attract art enthusiasts.
Storytelling and Narration on Yalda Night at the Glassware Museum
The Glassware Museum, as part of the Yalda 1403 special programs in the country’s museums, will host a special event including storytelling and narration for adults on Yalda night on December 30th. This program aims to preserve and promote Iranian oral traditions and acquaint the new generation with Yalda stories and culture.
Unveiling of Painting Works at the Reza Abbasi Museum
The Reza Abbasi Museum, as part of the Yalda 1403 special programs in the country’s museums, will showcase the Yalda table and unveil 26 Safavid painting works. The private sector will also hold a contemporary painting exhibition, and a one-day Safavid painting workshop will transform these events into a cultural and artistic occasion.
Painting Behind Glass Art Courses at the Painting Museum
The Painting Behind Glass Museum, as part of the Yalda 1403 special programs in the country’s museums, will hold exclusive art courses for artists in the glass painting field. Additionally, the arrangement of the Yalda table and educational courses for enthusiasts of visual arts has turned these programs into a unique cultural experience.
Poetry Workshops and Recitation Gatherings in Museums Across the Country
As part of the Yalda 1403 special programs in the country’s museums, poetry workshops and recitation gatherings, titled “Butterfly Nights,” have been planned in various museums. These programs aim to enhance children’s and teenagers’ literature and provide a space for creative expression of feelings and thoughts, playing a fundamental role in promoting Iranian culture and art.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What do the Yalda 1403 special programs include?
- For Yalda 1403, the Directorate General of Museums will host about 100 cultural-artistic events across the country’s museums, including commemorations, exhibitions, art workshops, live performances of local music, and interactive activities for visitors.
- How many special programs have been planned for Yalda 1403 by the museums?
- The Directorate General of Museums has organized approximately 100 special cultural-artistic programs in various museums across the country for Yalda 1403.
- Which cultural and historical complexes will participate in the Yalda programs?
- Cultural and historical complexes such as Saadabad, Niavaran, Golestan Palace, and museums like the National Museum of Iran, Carpet Museum of Iran, Glassware Museum, Reza Abbasi Museum, and Painting Behind Glass Museum are among the places participating in the Yalda programs.
- What activities are held at the Saadabad Historical Cultural Complex for Yalda?
- The Saadabad Historical Cultural Complex will host the second commemoration for the global registration of Yalda (Shab-e Cheleh) attended by the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
- What programs are organized at the Niavaran Cultural Historical Complex for Yalda?
- At the Niavaran Complex, programs include special Yalda night hospitality centered around food and clothing, live local music performances, and ceremonial events of Iranian ethnic groups, storytelling, and poetry reading for children and youth, museum exhibitions, and poetry workshops and recitation gatherings labeled “Butterfly Nights.”
- What activities are planned at the Golestan Palace World Heritage for Yalda?
- Golestan Palace will feature daf music performances, art workshops including under-glaze and stature painting, marquetry, intarsia, knitting, hand printing, jewelry, and embellishments, alongside Yalda table arrangements in the gallery museum and calligraphy workshops featuring the Muali script.
- What program is held at the National Museum of Iran for Yalda?
- The National Museum of Iran will host Yalda night sessions focusing on Iran’s intangible cultural heritage in the World Heritage List, featuring professors and experts.
- What activities take place at the Carpet Museum of Iran during Yalda?
- The Carpet Museum of Iran will feature a Yalda table setting, a session accompanied by Shahnameh recitation and interpretations from Hafez’s Divan, local music performances, unveiling of two rarely seen Safavid carpets, and a specialized session focusing on these carpets.
- What program is available at the Glassware Museum for adults during Yalda?
- The Glassware Museum will hold a storytelling and narration program for adults on Yalda night, December 30th, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.
- What activities are planned at the Reza Abbasi Museum for Yalda?
- The Reza Abbasi Museum will showcase the Yalda table, unveil 26 Safavid paintings from storage, display them in the painting hall, run a modern painting exhibition by the private sector, conduct a one-day Safavid painting workshop on December 17th, and hold a specialized session about the Safavid School with professors on December 19th.
- What program is arranged at the Painting Behind Glass Museum for Yalda?
- The Painting Behind Glass Museum will stage a Yalda dinner table arrangement and hold a course for artists in the glass painting domain.
- What is the purpose of holding Yalda programs in museums?
- The purpose of holding Yalda programs in museums is to promote and preserve Iranian culture and enhance the country’s cultural heritage during the Yalda festival.
- In which context is Yalda night recognized as the intangible heritage of the country?
- Yalda night is recognized as one of the ancient Iranian festivals recorded as the intangible heritage of the country.
- What major ceremony is held at the Saadabad Complex for Yalda?
- At the Saadabad Complex, the second commemoration ceremony for the global registration of Yalda, attended by Seyed Reza Salehi Amery, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, is held.
- What types of music are performed during the Yalda programs in museums?
- During the Yalda programs in museums, local music, daf music performances, and regional music will be performed live.
- Are art workshops also offered during the Yalda programs?
- Yes, the Yalda programs include art workshops on under-glaze and stature painting, marquetry, intarsia, knitting, hand printing, jewelry, Muali script calligraphy, and glass painting.
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