Tehran – Ambassador and representatives from Uganda, Sierra Leon, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Sri Lanka visited Kazbin to become familiar with the economic, cultural and tourism possibilities of Iranian province.
They met Governor Kazbin Mohamad Nozari in the Governor’s meeting room on Thursday.
Nozari speaks to foreign officials and recommends introducing them to one of the ancient traditions of Kazbin, known today as the ‘Punja Bedar’. The ritual, dating back hundreds of years, is a sign of prayer for social solidarity, water and rich blessings. ”
He also said that many Kazbin people come to Mosala (the city’s grand prayer venue) each May 9th to pray for rainfall and to revive their cultural heritage. Apart from its religious aspects, the ritual is an opportunity to introduce authentic Iranian culture, he added.
The presence of foreign ambassadors in this ritual demonstrates the importance of cooperation and the role of culture in bringing the nation closer, he said.
He said that Kazbin is a historic province and one of Iran’s main tourist destinations, boasting many historic, natural and religious attractions.
The Governor also said that Kazbin boasts a strategic position, a rich history and an ancient civilization. “This state was a crossroads in history and technology. In fact, it’s a paradise of technology and wise investment.”
Qazvin has great potential for clean, knowledgeable energy and industry. It is the fourth industrial state in the country. The state has great potential for modern agriculture.
Nozari has expressed that he is ready for economic transactions. “We are ready for co-investment in health tourism, modern and traditional accommodation construction, innovative industries and large industrial townships.”
Also, Iran Manjurul Karim Khan Choudhury from Bangladesh’s ambassador expressed satisfaction with historic visit to Kazbin. “We are delighted to be part of the Punja Bedal Festival, a nature-oriented event. We are delighted to see the capital of the Safavid era.”
“It is surprising that Kazbin, with such history and many historical monuments, has not been introduced to tourists. When tourists travel to Iran, they first visit Shiraz, and Kazbin has more historic monuments.”
He said that, according to Governor Kazbin’s description, the state focuses on clean energy. The state is expected to be considered a hub for bulk-manufactured clean energy technology, he added.
Bangladeshi culture is close to Iran, he said. He noted that Muslims make up 90% of Bangladesh’s population and receive religious exchanges from Iran.
The ambassador continued that the people of Bangladeshi have a lot of information about Iranian poets.
Also, the Malaysian ambassador for Iran Kayelli Omar said, “This is the first time I’ve visited Kazvin. Kazvin is less distance from Tehran. This is an advantage. Tourists can easily visit the Qazvin monument.”
He added that Malaysian culture is close to Iran. Both countries can relate to each other in the fields of clean energy and religious training. Qazvin is the state of Malaysia and Malaysia most similar, he added.
The traditional custom of Panjah Bedar is similar to Sizdah Bedar. Of course, it is not known as Sizdah Bedar. But it is still set among the people of Kazbin. On this day, the 50th day of the New Year, they go out to the God of Thanksgiving for their blessings.
The Punja Bedal Festival is a vibrant and colorful celebration in Iranian Kazbin during the Persian New Year. Persia’s “50 Days After” festival is a time of joy and festiveness, featuring a variety of cultural and traditional events, musical performances and food stalls.
One of the highlights of the Panjah Bedar Festival is the street parade in the heart of Kazbin. People of all ages in traditional costumes march on the streets and accompanied by live music. The parade is an east banquet of eyes, with colorful decorations, banners and flags adding to the festive atmosphere.
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