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Khorassan-Razavi Tourism Attractions

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Local Music and Dances, Khorassan Razavi

Thursday, 03 January 2008 04:13 administrator

The music of Khorassan is one of the oldest Iranian music which is reflected in different songs and melodies of the people of Khorassan. The musical language and dialect of people of Khorassan although having common bases are of different kinds. Out of which mention can be made about the music of Torbat Jaam and Torbat Heydarieh regions (in eastern and southern part of Khrassan), the music of Bojnurd and Quchan in northern and western regions of Khorassan. The basic musical instruments of Khorassan are "Tar", "Dotar" and "Daff".

Local and Regional Foods, Khorassan Razavi

Thursday, 03 January 2008 04:12 administrator

Various cities and villages of Khorassan province have a variety of local foods such as many types of ‘Aash’. ‘Ishkkeneh’ and other dishes.

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Handicrafts and Souvenirs, Khorassan Razavi

Thursday, 03 January 2008 04:11 administrator

The important and various types of Khorassan handicrafts are: Carpet weaving, Silk production, She'rbafi, Felt carpet, Wool making, sculptured work on stone, Turquoise stone, Ceramic work and Pipe weaving. Other hand made articles are: Kilim, Giveh, Charoq, Wooden and Metal products, Paintings on leather, etc.

Qoran and Nafayes Treasure Museum, Mashad

Thursday, 03 January 2008 04:09 administrator

This museum is located in the south east of the sacred Shrine of His Holiness Imam Reza (AS). This museum was inaugurated in the years 1360-1362 AH (1981-1983). This two storeyed structure was turned into a museum in the year 1985. Each storey of this museum has an area of 400 sq. m. which is fully utilized for exhibit purposes.

Nader Tomb Museum, Mashad

Thursday, 03 January 2008 04:08 administrator

The construction of this museum had begun in the year 1956 AH and finalized in the year 1961. This was erected on grounds having an area of 1448 sq. m. and was inaugurated in the year 1963. This structure comprises of the Central Library, main hall, sections used for official purposes which are in the surrounding area of the tomb.

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