TEHRAN – Iran launched a two-day Volkswagen beetle rally on Wednesday, as one of many programs to document tourism week from Tehran to Noveshar, according to the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
The event, called “Glorious Iran,” was held by Iran’s Tour & Automobile Club, in collaboration with the Iranian Historic Vehicle Association. We have collected 31 classic Volkswagen beetles carrying more than 100 participants, including family members, travel bloggers, tourism influencers and food content creators.
Each vehicle represents a different state, decorated with images of its name and cultural or historical symbols, showing Iran’s heritage and diversity, the statement said in its statement.
The rally route covered Tehran, Chars, Novishar and Noor, with cultural and recreational programs scheduled along the way. Organizers said the event was intended to highlight tourism potential in northern Iran and promote safe and responsible travel.
The rally was held in collaboration with local hotel groups as part of an activity marking tourism week, coinciding with World Tourism Day on September 27th.
The Volkswagen beetle, also known as the Volkswagen Type 1, was manufactured by German Volkswagen between 1938 and 2003 and remains a popular collector’s car worldwide.
Iran has thousands of amazing classic and vintage cars. For example, the Classic Car Museum in Tehran employs a collection of classic and unique cars that are single in the world.
It is worth noting that Ordibehesht 29 (May 18) is recognized as Iran’s “Volkswagen Day.” However, this year’s festival is scheduled one day in advance on Friday to accommodate weekend holidays in Iran.
Volkswagen, abbreviated as VW, is a German automaker headquartered in Wolfsburg, Saxony, downstream Germany. Founded in 1937 by the Nazi Party by the German Labour Front, revived as a post-world brand by British Army officer Ivan Hearst, and is known for its iconic beetle, and serves as the largest automaker with global sales from the German sales in 2016 and 2017. Combined.
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