October 6 has been designated as 'Tehran Day' and marks the beginning of Tehran Cultural Week. This decision was made based on a resolution by the Cultural Council of Tehran Province and dates back 120 years, when Tehran was registered as the capital of Iran in the supplementary constitution of the country.
Diverse Programs for Tehran Cultural Week
Amir Qasemi, head of the tourism department of Tehran Municipality, announced the diverse programs for this week. The opening of this cultural week will be held on the evening of Tuesday, October 6, in Vali Asr Square. In total, more than 1,835 tourism tours are planned in the city of Tehran. These programs include various festivals in urban areas, and efforts have been made to ensure that citizens at all social levels can benefit from these opportunities.
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Family-oriented Tours and Special Programs
Amir Qasemi also mentioned the organization of various tours, stating: 'Thematic and neighborhood tours with titles such as 'Tehran; the Beginning of a Friendship' and 'Hello Tehran' have been planned.' In addition, special programs have been prepared for the visually impaired and families. Furthermore, visits to places affected by the recent war under the Israeli regime have been made available for citizens.
Other programs for this week include the holding of a chrysanthemum festival, screening of documentary films about Tehran at the Cinema Museum, and a national conference titled 'Diversity in Unity; the Glory of Iranian Ethnicities' at Shiroodi Stadium. These programs are designed to increase awareness and participation of citizens in cultural and tourism activities.
Changes in Museum Operating Hours and Launch of Tourism Maps
Amir Qasemi also announced changes in the operating hours of Tehran Municipality museums. These museums will be open every day until 9 PM in the first half of the year and until 7 PM in the second half. This change in hours provides an opportunity for families to visit museums after working hours.
He also referred to the holding of the fourth national cultural heritage and tourism dialogue with the theme 'Tourism by Metro' on October 20, stating: 'The national event 'Tehran's Future in Tourism' will also be held to examine the future of tourism in Tehran.'
The Link Between Tourism and Artificial Intelligence in 'Tehran-Tel'
Amir Qasemi announced the first phase of the 'Tehran-Tel' event, which aims to connect tourism routes in Tehran with the capabilities of artificial intelligence. This event is held to produce new content and practical experiences in the field of tourism using artificial intelligence.
In this program, four tourism routes in Region 1, including the routes of celebrities, Niavaran, Tajrish, and Bagh Ferdows, have been selected as examples, and the outputs produced using artificial intelligence will be made available to citizens.
Amir Qasemi concluded by saying: 'Participants can get acquainted with Tehran's tourist attractions and easily benefit from tourism services and programs.'
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