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The Fourteenth "Journey to the Zag-bor Habitat" Tourism Festival was held in Qaleh Bala village
The fourteenth "Journey to the Zag-bor Habitat" tourism festival was held in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala; an event that, with the extensive participation of local communities and environmental activists, in addition to boosting the village's tourism and economy, once again...According to the Mehr News Agency, the fourteenth "Journey to the Zag-bor Habitat" tourism festival was held in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala, Biarjomand district... and branding the region's tourism. Qaleh Bala is considered a national model not only in tourism but also in public participation and environmental protection...
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The Fourteenth Tourism Festival of Traveling to the Bustard's Habitat Will Be Held
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud county announced the holding of the fourth tourism festival of traveling to the bustard's habitat in the Biyarjmand district of Shahroud county. ... 2025, coinciding with the golden season of autumn and a suitable time for birdwatching in the target tourism village of Qaleh Bala in the Biyarjmand district of Shahroud county... Qaleh Bala, holding an exhibition of handicrafts and souvenirs, performing local music and ritual ceremonies, holding specialized training classes for birdwatching...
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The sustainable development of villages hinges on the expansion of tourism and the empowerment of local communities
The Deputy Minister of Tourism, emphasizing the role of tourism in achieving sustainable rural development, announced the development of a joint cooperation package between the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts and the Vice Presidency for Rural Development and Deprived Areas. ... the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the nomination of Qaleh Bala village for next year, said: We are seeking to form a joint council for the development of Iran's rural tourism...
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Holding a Walking Tour and Indigenous Games in Qaleh Bala on the Occasion of Physical Education Day
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County said: A family walking tour and the performance of indigenous and local games will be held in the tourist village of Qaleh Bala on the occasion of Physical Education and Sports Day. ... Indigenous and local games will be held in the tourist village of Qaleh Bala. The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of the county... Programs, in addition to creating enthusiasm and dynamism in the rural community, also help to introduce the tourism and cultural capacities of Qaleh Bala. Razavian said...
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Holding a Cultural and Educational Program for the Children of Qaleh Bala Village on the Occasion of National Children's Week
The head of the Shahroud County Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts announced the holding of a cultural and educational program for children at the ethnological museum of the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala on the occasion of World Children's Day and National Children's Week. ...According to Miras Arya, Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh Razavian said: In this cultural program, a group of children from the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala...
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Installation of Signboards Introducing Tourist Attractions in Shahroud County
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County announced the implementation of the construction and installation of signboards introducing and pre-announcing the historical and tourism attractions of Shahroud County. ... Six standard pre-awareness signboards for the exemplary tourist city of Bastam, the target tourist villages of Kharqan, Qaleh Bala, Tash, Abrasaj, and also...
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Special Program for World Children's Day and National Children's Week to be Held in Qaleh Bala Village
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County announced the holding of a special program for World Children's Day and National Children's Week at the Ethnographic Museum of the tourist village of Qaleh Bala. ... to create social enthusiasm and joy, an opportunity to introduce the indigenous culture and tourism capacities of the target village of Qaleh Bala, and to strengthen the role of children in development... Qaleh Bala, with its unique stepped architecture and its location adjacent to the Turan Protected Area, is one of the important tourist destinations in the east of the province...
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The First Local Mothers and Children Festival Was Held in Qaleh Bala
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County announced the holding of the first local mothers and children festival in the tourist destination village of Qaleh Bala on the occasion of Tourism Week. ... painted on the theme of "Tourism in My Village," and in the creativity section, several children introduced the tourist attractions of Qaleh Bala by making short films... can be transformed into attractive tourist destinations. The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County said: Qaleh Bala village...
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The first local "Mothers and Children" tourism festival will be held in Qaleh Bala
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County announced the holding of the first local "Mothers and Children" festival in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala. ... It will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 10 AM at the Nowruzgah of Qaleh Bala village, in front of the village council office. The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage... will be to introduce the indigenous culture and tourism capacities of the target village of Qaleh Bala and strengthen the role of families in sustainable tourism development. Razavian stated...
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Preparation of the Files for "Gandom Polo" and "Grape Molasses" of Qaleh Bala for National Registration of Intangible Heritage
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County said: Two files from the traditional rituals and foods of the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala were prepared and sent for registration in the national list of intangible heritage. ... One of the authentic dishes of the region, is currently offered to tourists in the eco-lodges of Qaleh Bala, and grape molasses is a ritual that is performed with the participation of the villagers... Razavian said: Qaleh Bala is a village where nature, culture, and taste come together to create a unique memory for tourists...
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The Role of Qaleh Bala Women in Preserving the Cultural Heritage of the Village
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County said: A group of women from the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala engaged in the restoration and improvement of the historical texture of this village. ...According to Mehr News Agency, Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh Razavian said: In a voluntary initiative, the women of the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala engaged in the restoration and improvement... reconstructed a part of the old sabats of Qaleh Bala and brought a new look to the historical alleys of the village. He stated: This voluntary movement is a symbol...
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Consultation Meeting for the Global Registration of Qaleh Bala, a Major Step Towards Sustainable Tourism Development
The Head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County said: A consultation meeting for the global registration of Qaleh Bala was held with the presence of national officials. ... According to Miras Arya, Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh Razavian said: A consultation meeting for the global registration of the tourist destination village of Qaleh Bala was held with the presence of the Director General... of Domestic Tourism Development of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, members of the National Tourism Board, and a group of residents in the mosque of Qaleh Bala village with the aim of examining...
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Opening of the Environment Room in Qaleh Bala
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County announced the opening of the Environment Room in the tourist destination village of Qaleh Bala, focusing on the Asiatic cheetah. ... According to Miras Arya, Mohammad Sadegh Rezavian said: In line with strengthening the world registration file of Qaleh Bala village, the environment room of this village... He stated: The presence of high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Cultural Heritage in this village heralds broader support on the path to the world registration of Qaleh Bala...
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Pottery Workshop Held in Qaleh Bala Village
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County announced the holding of a one-day pottery workshop focused on wildlife in the tourist destination village of Qaleh Bala. ... Pottery, the importance of natural habitats, and the role of Qaleh Bala village as the golden gateway to the Turan Protected Area, which is one of the refuges... The Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County, referring to the fact that the historical village of Qaleh Bala is located 21 kilometers from the city of Biarjomand...
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“Danoo” Ash-e Dandooni; A Flavorful Ritual in the Celebration of a Child's First Tooth in Qaleh Bala Village
Ash-e Dandooni or “Danoo” is not just a traditional food, but an ancient and meaningful ritual; a simple and nutritious dish that is cooked in Qaleh Bala village on the occasion of a child's first tooth eruption and, by sharing it among family and neighbors, revives happiness, empathy, and social bonds. ... Qaleh Bala village. In this ritual, families cook Ash-e Dandooni or “Danoo” on the occasion of the infant's first tooth eruption... It is considered a celebration of the country's intangible cultural heritage. In Qaleh Bala, mothers, upon observing signs such as the thinning or sharpening of the gums...
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