Holding the Qaleh Bala Flavor Creators Event / Manifestation of Women's Art in Promoting Indigenous Food Culture and Sustainable Tourism
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County announced the successful holding of the Qaleh Bala Flavor Creators Gastronomy Event, focusing on promoting organic products and the concept of the zero-kilometer menu. ... The tourism of Qaleh Bala was held. The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County added: In this gathering, which was with the participation...: These programs, by transforming local capacities into tourist attractions, directly impact the enhancement of the Qaleh Bala brand and the increase of trip duration...
According to the reporter of Mirath Arya, Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh Razavian said on Tuesday, 2 June 2026: The Qaleh Bala Flavor Creators Gastronomy Event was held with the slogan "A Green Table and Art from Our Hands" with the aim of introducing traditional foods and the culture of consuming local and organic products in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala.
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County added: In this gathering, which was accompanied by the active and creative participation of the village's female artists, the participants showcased their capabilities in the field of food industries by utilizing completely local raw materials.
He emphasized that this event was based on the concept of the "zero-kilometer menu" (using local products and reducing carbon footprint), stating: In addition to aligning with modern tourism standards, this event has contributed to strengthening household economies and preserving the authenticity of the region's food culture.
Razavian clarified: Holding such events, in addition to exchanging experiences among the residents, is a valuable opportunity to introduce local capacities to tourists.
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County said: These programs, by transforming local capacities into tourist attractions, directly impact the enhancement of the Qaleh Bala brand and the increase of trip duration.
He concluded by appreciating the enthusiastic participation of the women of Qaleh Bala, emphasizing: Honoring the intangible heritage of food and introducing related traditional arts is one of the important components in the dossier for the global registration of Qaleh Bala, and this department is striving, by supporting such community-based events, to provide a platform for the prosperity of the village's economy and the more effective role of women in the tourism industry, while preserving cultural authenticity.