Venezuelan capital hosts Iran cultural week

Iran’s Islamic Culture and Relations Organization has mounted a Persian art and culture festival introducing Iranian artworks and traditions in Venezuela.

The event, held in the capital city of Caracas, presents Iran’s scientific and cultural achievements along with Persian paintings, photographs, pottery, calligraphy, and traditional handicrafts.

About 50 photos are displayed to introduce different Iranian regions along with their various customs and traditions.

Visitors can also see an exhibition on the sidelines of the event which presents Iran’s achievements after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

The Iranian cultural festival kicked off on March 3 and will continue until March 22, 2012.

Source: presstv.com