Qaleh Bala, a Village with a Living Identity and Firm Steps Towards Globalization
The Head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County, referring to the implementation of a set of signs, symbols, and cultural elements in the target tourist village of Qaleh Bala, said: This village, by relying on preserving authenticity... According to the reporter of Miras-Archa, Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh Razavian announced on Wednesday, 3 June 2026: Qaleh Bala is one... He added: Qaleh Bala village has today become more than just a local tourist destination; it has transformed into a living narrative of Iranian identity, culture, and authenticity. He...
According to the reporter of Miras-Archa, Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh Razavian announced on Wednesday, 3 June 2026: Qaleh Bala is one of the prominent and target tourist villages of the country, which has taken new steps towards introducing its local identity and achieving a worthy position at the global level by utilizing signs, symbols, and cultural elements.
The Head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County added: Qaleh Bala village has today become more than just a local tourist destination; it has transformed into a living narrative of Iranian identity, culture, and authenticity.
He stated: This village, which is among the selected villages to be registered among the best villages in the world, strives to present a lasting and worthy image of Iranian culture to domestic and foreign tourists by focusing on preserving the local architecture, cultural authenticity, and improving tourism infrastructure.
Razavian emphasized the role of environmental design in enhancing the travel experience and clarified: The guide signs, identity symbols, and designed elements throughout the village are part of a comprehensive plan to improve the tourism landscape and strengthen the visual identity of Qaleh Bala. These actions, in addition to beautifying the environment, narrate the history, culture, lifestyle, and background of the people of this region.
The Head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County stated: These symbols and signs are designed inspired by the nature, traditional architecture, and local culture of the region, in order to provide a different and memorable experience for tourists and to facilitate the better introduction of Qaleh Bala's capacities on the path to globalization.
He noted: Qaleh Bala is today seriously pursuing its path to secure a position on the list of the best villages in the world, relying on the participation of local people, the support of officials, and attention to international tourism indicators. This is a path where preserving cultural identity and strengthening tourism infrastructure play a decisive and effective role.
Razavian concluded by emphasizing: The experience of Qaleh Bala shows that if local identity is properly recognized and strengthened, it can become the most important competitive advantage of a tourist destination, and this is the path that this valuable village is traversing by relying on its capacities.