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Spring Atmosphere in Qaleh Bala, a Tourism Destination Village
Qaleh Bala is located in a mountainous region and its houses use stepped architecture. The proximity of the Touran Protected Area to the village, the preservation of historical houses and texture, and the abundance of eco-lodges have made this village a tourist destination.
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Signage of Qaleh Bala Alley Names Becomes Symbolic
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County announced the installation of new alley name signs in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala featuring motifs of the Pander's finch and the Asiatic cheetah. ... The new alley name signs were installed in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala. The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of the county... indicates the attention and commitment of the residents of Qaleh Bala to the conservation of wildlife and the region's ecosystem. Razavian stated: Qaleh Bala village...
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Semnan on the Path to Becoming a Sustainable Tourism Destination
The Deputy Governor for Tourism of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Semnan Province, by stating the new programs in this field, said: By focusing on creative content production, infrastructure development, and introducing local capacities, Semnan is on the path to becoming one of the country's sustainable tourism destinations. ... and the introduction of target tourism villages are among the main priorities of the province. In this regard, the village of Qaleh Bala has been proposed as one of the prominent options for...
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Installation of the Entrance Symbol for Qaleh Bala, a Tourism Target Village
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County announced the installation of the entrance symbol for Qaleh Bala, a tourism target village. ... The Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County added: This artistic and meaningful element is a comprehensive symbol of the identity, nature, and special architecture of Qaleh Bala... The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County stated: The installation of the Qaleh Bala village element, in addition to significantly increasing...
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Installation of Wooden Directional Signboards in Qaleh Bala Village
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County announced the installation of wooden directional signboards in the tourist village of Qaleh Bala. ... The village of Qaleh Bala and the necessity of improving the quality of the landscape, infrastructure, and visitor experience, the implementation of this plan as one of the important and coordinated measures...
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Qaleh Bala Ghorouti; A Simple Taste from the Heart of Nature and the Authentic Tables of Qaleh Bala
In the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala, "Ghorouti" with its tililit food, whey, fried onions, and local oil, is not just a dish; it is a simple narrative of culture, hospitality, and a taste that remains in the minds of travelers for a long time—a delicious souvenir.
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Children of Qaleh Bala Village; Little Ambassadors of Culture and Hope on the Path to Sustainable Tourism Development
Qaleh Bala village, the jewel of the desert and one of the prominent villages of Semnan province, today witnesses children who, with love and affection for their homeland, have taken on the heavy burden of introducing the village's culture and identity. These children not only... think. In Qaleh Bala village, they do not just play and study, but they are storytellers of their homeland's culture, rituals, and identity... and the participation of the local community. In this regard, what distinguishes Qaleh Bala from many rural destinations is the prominent role of children...
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A bright future is on the way for Semnan Province's cultural heritage
The Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Semnan Province said: The policies implemented in the three areas of cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts of Semnan Province have reached the stage of execution. ...(RA) Semnan and the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala in Shahroud are among the pursued projects. Tajik added: To complete the handicrafts market...
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Holding a Specialized Birdwatching Tour in Qaleh Bala Village and Turan National Park
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County announced the holding of a specialized birdwatching tour in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala and Turan National Park with the presence of a group of nature and environment enthusiasts. ... regarding biodiversity and introducing the natural tourism capacities of the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala and Turan National Park was held. The head of the... Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County added: Participants initially visited the historical and old texture of Qaleh Bala village...
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Digi Qaleh Bala, The Taste of Desert Authenticity Captured in an Image
Digi Qaleh Bala is a story of fire and tranquility. Rice and meat with salt and local butter are cooked amidst the flames, and their steam disperses the village's aroma into the air. Each frame is a window into the simple and intimate life of the desert people, a place
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Digi and Ashura Vow, 2 Valuable Heritages of Qaleh Bala Village on the Path to National Registration
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County announced the preparation and dispatch of 2 intangible heritage files from the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala for registration in the National Intangible Heritage List. ... Qaleh Bala has been prepared and sent to the Ministry of Cultural Heritage with the aim of national registration. The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County... The Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County noted: Qaleh Bala village, with its stunning nature, rich culture...
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Yalda in Qaleh Bala; A night where history, stories, and empathy come alive by the fire
On the longest night of the year, the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala transformed into a living scene of ancient Iranian traditions; a night where stories came alive in the warmth of the fire, red pomegranates and sweet watermelons tasted of kindness, and laughter
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The Ceremony of Yalda Night 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 the Yalda Night ceremony in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala. ... With the extensive participation of the villagers and the performance of various cultural and artistic programs, the ceremony was held in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala. The head of the department...
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Saffron Harvesting in Qaleh Bala; A Ritual Connecting Women, Nature, and Village Culture
Saffron harvesting in the tourism-targeted village of Qaleh Bala is not merely the gathering of an agricultural product, but a deep-rooted ritual that, with the active participation of the village women, has created a profound connection between nature, indigenous culture, and social life.
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Holding a Handicrafts Exhibition in Qaleh Bala Village
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County said: A handicrafts exhibition of the women of the Turan region was held in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala. ...According to Miras Arya, Seyed Mohammad Sadegh Rezavian said: The handicrafts exhibition of the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala was held in line with introducing... the cultural and artistic capacities of the women of the region and simultaneously with the process of the global registration of Qaleh Bala village. The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism...
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