MOSCOW, 25 April (BelTA - TV BRICS) - Iran’s Minister of Cultural
Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Reza Salehi Amiri, celebrated Yazd’s
designation as the "World City of Traditional Jewellry," emphasising
how this milestone reflects the seamless blend of Iran’s rich heritage
with its creative and civilisational potential.
This recognition not only reinforces Iran’s cultural identity but also promises to boost tourism and economic opportunities in Yazd, while showcasing the country’s artistic craftsmanship on an international scale.
Yazd’s recognition builds upon its earlier success in 2017 when its historic urban landscape became Iran’s first UNESCO-listed heritage site. As a key component of the creative economy, handicrafts play a crucial role in repositioning Iran within the global cultural and economic landscape, as reported by Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS.
Beyond being a cultural triumph, Yazd’s new status as a world-renowned jewellry city represents a strategic move to enhance Iran’s influence in both cultural and economic diplomacy.
This accomplishment sets a precedent for other regions in Iran, encouraging them to leverage their unique cultural assets for global recognition while fostering cross-border cultural and trade cooperation.
This recognition not only reinforces Iran’s cultural identity but also promises to boost tourism and economic opportunities in Yazd, while showcasing the country’s artistic craftsmanship on an international scale.
Yazd’s recognition builds upon its earlier success in 2017 when its historic urban landscape became Iran’s first UNESCO-listed heritage site. As a key component of the creative economy, handicrafts play a crucial role in repositioning Iran within the global cultural and economic landscape, as reported by Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS.
Beyond being a cultural triumph, Yazd’s new status as a world-renowned jewellry city represents a strategic move to enhance Iran’s influence in both cultural and economic diplomacy.
This accomplishment sets a precedent for other regions in Iran, encouraging them to leverage their unique cultural assets for global recognition while fostering cross-border cultural and trade cooperation.
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