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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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Opening of Qaleh Bala Ethnography Museum; A Step Towards the Global Registration of Qaleh Bala as a Tourism Destination Village
The Ethnography Museum of the tourism destination village of Qaleh Bala in Shahroud was opened; a cultural event that, in addition to introducing local customs and lifestyle, will play an important role in the global registration process of this historic village.
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Holding the First "Turan Konam Iran" Tourism Festival in Shahroud
The Head of the General Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Semnan Province said: The first "Turan Konam Iran" Tourism Festival was held with the presence of the Director General of Domestic Tourism Development of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, the enthusiastic reception of interested parties, and a group of officials and experts in Giv village, Shahroud County. ... the Giv-Dezian tourism axis and Qaleh Bala village, stargazing, performing local and ritual music, setting up handicraft stalls, and visiting...
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Unveiling of the Iranian Cheetah Statue in Shahroud
The head of the General Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Semnan Province announced the unveiling of the Iranian cheetah statue in the village of Geyvar, Shahroud County, concurrent with the first "Turan, the Habitat of Iran" Tourism Festival.
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Opening of the Ethnographic Museum of the Tourism Village of Qaleh Bala
The acting head of the Semnan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Directorate announced the opening of the ethnographic museum of the tourism village of Qaleh Bala in Shahroud County with the presence of the Director General of Domestic Tourism Development of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and a group of officials... According to Miras Arya, Bahman Akhlaghi said: On Thursday, September 17, 2025, the ethnographic museum of the tourism village of Qaleh Bala... The Semnan Cultural Heritage Directorate added: On the sidelines of this ceremony, the intangible heritage registration plaque for "The Skill of Preparing and Cooking Dano in Qaleh Bala Village" was also unveiled...
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Global Registration of Qaleh Bala Provides Ground for Population Stabilization of the Village / Formation of a Special Committee for Global Registration
The Governor of Semnan, emphasizing the necessity of consolidation and acceleration in the process of global registration of the Qaleh Bala tourist village, announced the formation of a special committee with the presence of representatives from relevant bodies, stating: Our goal from global registration is not merely to obtain an international title, but to create sustainable infrastructure, attract tourists, and foster economic prosperity in the village within the framework of preserving its historical and local texture. Mohammad Javad Kolivand, in an interview on the sidelines of the coordination and brainstorming meeting for the global registration of the Qaleh Bala tourist village in Shahroud county... the cultural heritage of Qaleh Bala is preserved. He pointed out the need to prioritize actions based on global evaluation indicators and noted: First, we must focus on areas where we have the lowest scores...
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Coordination Meeting Held to Accelerate the Process of Global Registration of Qaleh Bala Village in Shahroud
The Acting Director General of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department of Semnan Province said: A coordination and brainstorming meeting to accelerate the process of global registration of the target tourism village of Qaleh Bala, chaired by the Governor of Semnan and with the presence of national managers... The historical village of Qaleh Bala in Shahroud County, chaired by Governor of Semnan Koliwand and with the presence of Fatemi, Director General of Domestic Tourism Development of the Ministry...: Qaleh Bala village, as one of the prominent tourism destinations of Semnan Province, is on the list of candidates for global registration of UNESCO tourism villages in the year...
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First "Turan Konam Iran" Tourism Festival to be Held
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud county said: To celebrate the National Cheetah Day, the first "Turan Konam Iran" Tourism Festival will be held. ... and Qaleh Bala, stargazing, performing local and ritual music, setting up handicraft booths, and visiting world-registered caravanserais are among...
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Opening of "Empathy Garden" in the Tourist Village of Qaleh Bala
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County announced the opening of the "Empathy Garden" in the tourist village of Qaleh Bala with the presence of the village's children and mothers. ... was implemented for children and the beautification of the public space of the tourist village of Qaleh Bala. The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of the county... where the small hands of children, alongside the efforts of mothers, paint a green and sustainable future for Qaleh Bala. Razavian noted...
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Second Social Sustainability Event to Be Held in Qaleh Bala Village
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County announced the holding of the second social sustainability event in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala. ...According to Miras Arya, Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh Razavian said: The second social sustainability event will be held in Qaleh Bala village with the focus on public participation... and titled 'Garden of Empathy' on Friday, September 4th at 10 AM in the area next to the Qaleh Bala Village Office. The head of the Cultural Heritage...
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Commencement of Cultural Activities by Qaleh Bala Women on the Path to World Registration of the Village
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County said: The first cultural activity of the women of the tourist destination village of Qaleh Bala, affiliated with Shahroud County, with the focus on the participation of women and children in the world registration file... According to Miras Arya, Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh Razavian said: The first cultural activity of the women of the tourist destination village of Qaleh Bala, focusing on the ritual...: This program is the beginning of a new approach in the world registration of Qaleh Bala, emphasizing the role of women and children as the main preservers of intangible heritage...
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Embroidery Art in Qaleh Bala Village; A Narrative of Patterns, Threads, and Generations
In the heart of the desert, Qaleh Bala village is known not only for its adobe architecture and picturesque nature but also for a special fame due to an art that has flowed among its women for centuries; embroideries where each stitch narrates love, faith... Mirath-e Arya: Embroidery is one of the traditional and authentic arts of the women of Qaleh Bala village in Shahroud county, with a history of over three centuries... executed with specific precision. Embroidery in Qaleh Bala is not just an artistic activity, but also a cultural and social ritual intertwined with the religious beliefs of the people...
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Commencement of Renovation Operations on Qaleh Bala's Tourism Route
The head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County announced the commencement of renovation and paving operations on the texture of the Qaleh Bala tourist village along the route leading to Fanjan-khaneh. ... Qaleh Bala tourist village, paving operations on one of the main axes of the historical texture of this village, towards the prominent Fanjan-khaneh structure have begun... is considered an effective step in introducing the indigenous and cultural capacities of the village. He noted: Qaleh Bala, as one of the most prominent...
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