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On the occasion of Nowruz, Sanandaj (Iran), a UNESCO Creative City of Music, hosted a dedicated festival to mark the beginning of the Persian New Year. Held also simultaneously by the cities of Tehran, Hamedan and Kermanshah – a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, various events were organized in Sanandaj with the participation of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, involving more than 50 000 citizens, artists, and various stakeholders.
In 2010, the United Nations recognized 21 March as the International Day of Nowruz....
Sanandaj (Iran), a UNESCO Creative City of Music, hosted the seasonal International Music Festival of Awyar, in collaboration with the Sanandaj Music Association, the University of Kurdistan, Knowledge Development Institute, and Kurdistan Islamic Culture and Guidance Office. From 26 to 30 October 2021, a variety of works by international artists and soloists, notably from Iran, Iraq, Russian Federation, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Germany, were presented online to promote quality music and cross-cultural communication.
Sanandaj marked...
On 26 April, Sanandaj (Iran), a UNESCO Creative City of Music, celebrated “Sanandaj Day”. On this day, the city with a rich cultural agenda related to music and other creative fields, highlighted its rich cultural tradition and offered citizens stimulating activities focused on the city's creative and cultural potential.
Despite the difficulties due to the pandemic, large number of citizens participated online in several activities, such as folk and classic music concerts through live Instagram sessions, online exchanges with...
Designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Music in 2019, Sanandaj (Iran) has continued to developed a wide range of policies and initiatives to support and enhance its music and cultural industries. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city through a participatory and inclusive approach has leveraged its rich cultural potential to strengthen social ties amongst its inhabitants to bring them comfort and support.
Most recently, the city inaugurated the new design of one its main streets, known as the “Ferdowsi sidewalk”. In line with the...
As part of its one year anniversary as a UNESCO Creative City of Music, Sanandaj organized a webinar that focused on urban development and creativity to further discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and reflect upon its future plans to achieve the Network’s goals and objectives. The meeting brought together various stakeholders including high-level representatives from the Iranian Creative Cities, academics, as well as cultural professionals, and creators.
The webinar also provide opportunities to fellow creative cities from the...