TEHRAN — An exhibition showcasing Iranian culture and art was held in the heart of Malaysia, with Iran taking the top ranking among 45 participating countries.
The University of Malaya (UM) hosted a three-day international week and national exhibition featuring traditional festivals and cultural displays from around the world as part of the ASEAN celebrations, wanaen.com reports.
The event was attended by over 10,000 visitors including students, professors, Malaysian government officials, ambassadors and cultural representatives.
The Iran Pavilion was organized by Iranian professors and students living in Malaysia, under the supervision of Dr. Adela Asemi, in collaboration with the Cultural Attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Malaysia, and showcased the country’s arts, handicrafts and traditional cuisine.
Malaysia’s Iranian Cultural Attaché Habib Reza Al-Zani visited the festival and met with Iranian participants, emphasizing the importance of cultural diplomacy through art and education.
Iran took home the top award among 45 participating countries, including India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Japan and Bangladesh.
Dr. Asemi, an AI expert and professor at the University of Malaya, received the award at a closing ceremony attended by Malaysian Higher Education Minister Zamburi Abd Kadir and several ambassadors.
This achievement once again highlights Iran’s strong presence in promoting its rich cultural heritage, handicrafts, and traditional cuisine on the world stage.