Opening of "Empathy Garden" in the Tourist Village of Qaleh Bala

According to Miras Arya, Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh Razavian said: The opening of the Empathy Garden was implemented with the aim of strengthening the spirit of empathy, teaching environmental concepts to children, and beautifying the public spaces of the tourist village of Qaleh Bala. The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County added: In this cordial program, mothers and children of the village, along with local council members, planted saplings of boxwood, rosemary, marigold, rose, and some medicinal plants. He emphasized the importance of such projects, stating: The Empathy Garden is a symbol of the connection between generations, where the small hands of children, alongside the efforts of mothers, paint a green and sustainable future for Qaleh Bala. Razavian noted: The implementation of such activities can become a model for public participation in environmental protection, sustainable development, and improving the quality of life for villagers. The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County, referring to the fact that the historical village of Qaleh Bala is located 15 kilometers from the city of Biarjomand and east of Shahroud County, said: Qaleh Bala is located in a foothill region and its houses use terraced architecture. The proximity of the Turan Protected Area to the village, the preservation of historical houses and texture, and the abundance of ecotourism accommodations have turned this village into a tourist destination for Iranian and foreign travelers.