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The Splendor of the National Celebration of Ecotourism on the Live Broadcast of "National Media" and "Rubika"
The Deputy of Tourism of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Semnan Province, emphasizing the necessity of utilizing modern media tools to introduce tourism potentials, announced the establishment of a digital connection between audiences across the country and the "Second National Ecotourism Event." ... and we believe that the beauties of the National Ecotourism Celebration in the village of Qaleh Bala, a tourist destination, should not remain confined by geography. The Deputy of Tourism...
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Qaleh Bala; The Jewel of Tourism on the Edge of the Turan Biosphere Reserve
Qaleh Bala, a tourism-targeted village adjacent to the Turan Biosphere Reserve, with its unique stepped architecture, has special capacities for the development of natural and indigenous tourism in Semnan province, as a candidate for world registration.
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Semnan Province on the Verge of Hosting the Second National Ecotourism Festival
The largest and second national festival and gathering for ecotourism, with the presence of activists in this field and national officials, will be held from May 19 to May 21, 2026, in Semnan Province, Shahroud County, and the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala.
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Installation of Two-Dimensional Wildlife Sculptures on the Tourism Route of Qaleh Bala, Shahroud
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County announced the construction and installation of a collection of two-dimensional wildlife sculptures on the tourism route of Qaleh Bala, a tourism target village. He stated that this action was taken with the aim of introducing... According to a reporter from Miras Arya, Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh Razavian said on Monday, May 18, 2026: Given that Qaleh Bala village...
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Public Flower Planting Campaign Held in the Tourism Target Village of Qaleh Bala
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County announced the holding of a public flower planting campaign in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala with the extensive participation of residents and tourism activists. ... sustainable tourism and enhancing the environmental landscape of Qaleh Bala village, the public flower planting campaign with the enthusiastic presence of the village residents, tourism activists, environmentalists... the ancient and prominent plane tree of Qaleh Bala village, stating: The selection of this area was due to its historical and natural importance and its special role...
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Semnan Province Hosts the Second National Ecotourism Day Celebration
The Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Semnan Province said: The second national gathering of ecotourism in Iran is an unparalleled opportunity to introduce the unique capacities of Semnan Province in the field of sustainable tourism, and will be held in this province from May 19 to May 21, 2026. ... The Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Semnan Province said: In the afternoon of Wednesday, the National Ecotourism Celebration will be held in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala, with its valuable historical texture and handicraft stalls that whisper the tale of globalization. He added: The rituals...
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Continuation of Sericulture in Qaleh Bala, Semnan Province / Linking Local Economy with Tourism and Turan Nature
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud county announced the continuation of silkworm farming (sericulture) activities in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala and said: The development of indigenous occupations such as sericulture can... Silkworm farming or sericulture in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala, affiliated with the Biyardjmand district of Shahroud county, which has attracted attention in recent years... can be developed in the village. He stated: The historic village of Qaleh Bala is located 15 kilometers from the city of Biyardjmand and east of Shahroud county...
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Launch of the "My Gift, For Me" Campaign to Enrich the Ethnographic Museum of Qaleh Bala Village
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County announced the launch of the "My Gift, For Me" public campaign in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala, stating: This campaign aims to collect old objects related to the lifestyle, work, and customs of the region's people to enrich the ethnographic museum of Qaleh Bala Village. The "My Gift, For Me" public campaign, with the slogan "Every object a memory, every memory a part of our history," has begun... old objects, clothing, handicrafts, and other cultural memorabilia are to be donated to the Ethnographic Museum of Qaleh Bala Village or lent to the collection...
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Digital Marketing Training Workshop to Be Held for Rural Business Development in Qaleh Bala
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County announced the holding of a digital marketing training workshop for the residents and business activists of the tourist destination village of Qaleh Bala, stating: This workshop is aimed at
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The Kilim Looms Sounded in Qaleh Bala; A Cultural Step Towards World Registration
Holding a kilim-weaving workshop for the women of Qaleh Bala village is considered a step towards preserving indigenous arts and strengthening the local economy. This action, alongside the natural and cultural capacities, can highlight the village's position
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Public Flower Planting Campaign to Be Held in the Tourism Target Village of Qaleh Bala
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County announced the holding of a public flower planting campaign in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala, stating: This program aims to beautify the village environment, strengthen social participation... Qaleh Bala village, the public flower planting campaign will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, starting at 3 PM next to the ancient plane tree of this tourism target village... Referring to the special capacities of Qaleh Bala in rural tourism, he stated: This village, as one of the prominent tourism destinations in the region...
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Carpet Weaving Training Workshop for Women Held in Qaleh Bala Village
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County announced the holding of a carpet weaving training workshop for women in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala, stating: This workshop is held with the aim of empowering the women of the village... According to the reporter of Miras Arya, Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh Rezavian said: The carpet weaving training workshop for the women of Qaleh Bala village will be held on Thursday.... The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County added: Women in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala have always played an effective role...
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Rehabilitation of Qaleh Bala's Water Supply Network and Significant Reduction in Water Loss
The mayor of the tourist destination village of Qaleh Bala announced the implementation of operations for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of parts of the village's water supply network. ... and optimal management of water resources, extensive operations for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Qaleh Bala village's water supply network were carried out with the efforts of the village council and the cooperation of service personnel... The mayor of the tourist destination village of Qaleh Bala added: During these operations, worn-out and damaged parts of the network were identified...
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Judiciary of Semnan Supports Global Registration of Qaleh Bala Village
The Chief Justice of Semnan Province, emphasizing the natural, historical, and cultural capacities of Qaleh Bala village, announced: The provincial judiciary, within the framework of the law, supports investments in the tourism sector and cooperates in removing the legal and executive obstacles for the global registration of Qaleh Bala village as a tourist destination. In a meeting with the village head and the chairman of the Islamic Council of Qaleh Bala village, he stated: Qaleh Bala village, as a tourist destination and one of the prominent tourist areas of the country, has been listed as a candidate for global registration, and this can play a significant role in introducing the capacities of Semnan province nationally and internationally. Hojjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Akbari also emphasized the necessity of preserving the indigenous texture, environment, and cultural heritage of Qaleh Bala village and said: Tourism development must be accompanied by the protection of the cultural identity and natural resources of the region.
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Shahroud to Host National Ecotourism Day Celebration
The Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Semnan Province, announcing the final selection of the Qaleh Bala tourist village for the list of candidates for world registration with the highest score from Iran, announced the hosting of this province for the National Ecotourism Day celebration... and Handicrafts of Semnan Province, in the most important part of his speech, announced the stunning success of the Qaleh Bala tourist village in international arenas... With the participation of 66 countries in this competitive event, it is expected that by the end of Tir, the name of Qaleh Bala will be officially announced as Semnan's global tourism brand...
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