Tehran – Many storytellers and narrators from various Iranian ethnic groups have been invited to hold Shahnameh readings in Tehran during the Nowruz celebration.
An exclusive initiative, released by the Tehran Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Office, aims to showcase the diversity of Shaname Hani (Shaname reading) in various local dialects and styles.
According to Ali Akbar Torwi, director of the Tehran Cultural Heritage Office, Shahname Krani serves as a central theme for this year’s Knowls Programme throughout Tehran. He emphasized that Shaname Crab is not just a form of entertainment, but an integral part of Iran’s intangible heritage, deeply rooted in the oral traditions of various ethnic groups.
“Along with this year’s convergence of Knowles and the sacred month of Ramadan, we both recognize them as UNESCO registered intangible cultural heritage elements. Shahnameh Khani is an important bridge between these two sacred traditions, as Ferdowsi’s masterpieces contain themes of wisdom, morality and cultural continuity,” Toloui said.
The initiative will feature Shahnameh’s recitations in multiple dialects, including multiple dialects such as LURS, Kurdish, Bhaktialis, and Qashqais. Additionally, the special performance highlights the unique style of shahlet reading of the people of Bucher.
According to organizers, the event will be held at the designated Knowlesga site in Tehran, with the main venues at Lare Park and Keshawarz Boulevard. The reading group also performs in various museums, ensuring wider public access to this cultural sight.
As one of the greatest literary works in Persian history, Feldouzi’s Shahname, composed of nearly 60,000 verses, plays a profound role in maintaining the spirit of Iran’s national identity, language and culture. Traditionally, Shahnameh Khani was handed over orally, and storytellers learned poetry from elder storytellers in village schools and tribes. Among the Iranian ethnic groups, Bakhtialis is particularly known for its long-standing traditions of Shaname Hani.
Due to the grand nature of poetry, Shahnameh Khani is considered a challenging art form that requires a deep understanding of skills, rhythm, and its literary nuances. The event in Tehran aims to pay tribute to this enduring tradition and provide the public with the opportunity to engage in Iran’s literary and oral heritage.
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