"Iranian-Epics"

#10225392

2 July 2023

Iranian actor, Amin Zendegani (L), performs with actresses in the musical theatre production ''Seven Labours of Esfandyar'' at the Vahdat (Unity) Hall in downtown Tehran, June 30, 2023. Seven Labours of Esfandyar musical theatre, is a free adaptation of Hakim Abulqasem Ferdowsi's ''Shahnameh,'' written by Mohammad Reza Kohestani, and produced by the Arts and Media Organization Owj of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with the participation of the Roudaki Cultural Foundation.

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#10225394

2 July 2023

Iranian actor, Amin Zendegani, performs in the musical theatre production ''Seven Labours of Esfandyar'' at the Vahdat (Unity) Hall in downtown Tehran, June 30, 2023. Seven Labours of Esfandyar musical theatre, is a free adaptation of Hakim Abulqasem Ferdowsi's ''Shahnameh,'' written by Mohammad Reza Kohestani, and produced by the Arts and Media Organization Owj of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with the participation of the Roudaki Cultural Foundation.

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#10225402

2 July 2023

Iranian actor, Amirkaveh Ahaninjan (L), and actress, Fariba Kowsari, perform in the musical theatre production ''Seven Labours of Esfandyar'' at the Vahdat (Unity) Hall in downtown Tehran, June 30, 2023. Seven Labours of Esfandyar musical theatre, is a free adaptation of Hakim Abulqasem Ferdowsi's ''Shahnameh,'' written by Mohammad Reza Kohestani, and produced by the Arts and Media Organization Owj of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with the participation of the Roudaki Cultural Foundation.

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#10225410

2 July 2023

Iranian actress, Fariba Kowsari, performs in the musical theatre production ''Seven Labours of Esfandyar'' at the Vahdat (Unity) Hall in downtown Tehran, June 30, 2023. Seven Labours of Esfandyar musical theatre, is a free adaptation of Hakim Abulqasem Ferdowsi's ''Shahnameh,'' written by Mohammad Reza Kohestani, and produced by the Arts and Media Organization Owj of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with the participation of the Roudaki Cultural Foundation.

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#10225416

2 July 2023

Iranian actors perform in the musical theatre production ''Seven Labours of Esfandyar'' at the Vahdat (Unity) Hall in downtown Tehran, June 30, 2023. Seven Labours of Esfandyar musical theatre, is a free adaptation of Hakim Abulqasem Ferdowsi's ''Shahnameh,'' written by Mohammad Reza Kohestani, and produced by the Arts and Media Organization Owj of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with the participation of the Roudaki Cultural Foundation.

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#10225422

2 July 2023

Iranian actor Amin Zendegani performs in the musical theatre production ''Seven Labours of Esfandyar'' at the Vahdat (Unity) Hall in downtown Tehran, June 30, 2023. Seven Labours of Esfandyar musical theatre, is a free adaptation of Hakim Abulqasem Ferdowsi's ''Shahnameh,'' written by Mohammad Reza Kohestani, and produced by the Arts and Media Organization Owj of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with the participation of the Roudaki Cultural Foundation.

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#10225424

2 July 2023

Iranian actor Amin Zendegani (top), and an actor perform in the musical theatre production ''Seven Labours of Esfandyar'' at the Vahdat (Unity) Hall in downtown Tehran, June 30, 2023. Seven Labours of Esfandyar musical theatre, is a free adaptation of Hakim Abulqasem Ferdowsi's ''Shahnameh,'' written by Mohammad Reza Kohestani, and produced by the Arts and Media Organization Owj of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with the participation of the Roudaki Cultural Foundation.

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#10225428

2 July 2023

Iranian actors, Amin Zendegani (C), and Asghar Piran (R), and actress, Forough Fazli (L) perform in the musical theatre production ''Seven Labours of Esfandyar'' at the Vahdat (Unity) Hall in downtown Tehran, June 30, 2023. Seven Labours of Esfandyar musical theatre, is a free adaptation of Hakim Abulqasem Ferdowsi's ''Shahnameh,'' written by Mohammad Reza Kohestani, and produced by the Arts and Media Organization Owj of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with the participation of the Roudaki Cultural Foundation.

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#10225430

2 July 2023

Iranian actor, Amin Zendegani (C), and actresses, Forough Fazli, and Sayeh Parsaei, perform in the musical theatre production ''Seven Labours of Esfandyar'' at the Vahdat (Unity) Hall in downtown Tehran, June 30, 2023. Seven Labours of Esfandyar musical theatre, is a free adaptation of Hakim Abulqasem Ferdowsi's ''Shahnameh,'' written by Mohammad Reza Kohestani, and produced by the Arts and Media Organization Owj of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with the participation of the Roudaki Cultural Foundation.

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#10225432

2 July 2023

Iranian audiences cheer actors and actresses, performed in the musical theatre production ''Seven Labours of Esfandyar'' at the Vahdat (Unity) Hall in downtown Tehran, June 30, 2023. Seven Labours of Esfandyar musical theatre, is a free adaptation of Hakim Abulqasem Ferdowsi's ''Shahnameh,'' written by Mohammad Reza Kohestani, and produced by the Arts and Media Organization Owj of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with the participation of the Roudaki Cultural Foundation.

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#10225426

2 July 2023

An Iranian actor performs in the musical theatre production ''Seven Labours of Esfandyar'' at the Vahdat (Unity) Hall in downtown Tehran, June 30, 2023. Seven Labours of Esfandyar musical theatre, is a free adaptation of Hakim Abulqasem Ferdowsi's ''Shahnameh,'' written by Mohammad Reza Kohestani, and produced by the Arts and Media Organization Owj of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with the participation of the Roudaki Cultural Foundation.

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#10225334

2 July 2023

A female Iranian makeup artist is applying makeup to Iranian actress Fariba Kowsari as she prepares to perform in the musical theatre production of ''Seven Labours of Esfandyar'' at Vahdat (Unity) Hall in downtown Tehran, June 30, 2023. Seven Labours of Esfandyar musical theatre, is a free adaptation of Hakim Abulqasem Ferdowsi's ''Shahnameh,'' written by Mohammad Reza Kohestani, and produced by the Arts and Media Organization Owj of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with the participation of the Roudaki Cultural Foundation.

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#10225336

2 July 2023

A female Iranian makeup artist is applying makeup to Iranian actress Fariba Kowsari as she prepares to perform in the musical theatre production of ''Seven Labours of Esfandyar'' at Vahdat (Unity) Hall in downtown Tehran, June 30, 2023. Seven Labours of Esfandyar musical theatre, is a free adaptation of Hakim Abulqasem Ferdowsi's ''Shahnameh,'' written by Mohammad Reza Kohestani, and produced by the Arts and Media Organization Owj of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with the participation of the Roudaki Cultural Foundation.

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#10225338

2 July 2023

A female Iranian makeup artist is applying makeup to Iranian actress Fariba Kowsari as she prepares to perform in the musical theatre production of ''Seven Labours of Esfandyar'' at Vahdat (Unity) Hall in downtown Tehran, June 30, 2023. Seven Labours of Esfandyar musical theatre, is a free adaptation of Hakim Abulqasem Ferdowsi's ''Shahnameh,'' written by Mohammad Reza Kohestani, and produced by the Arts and Media Organization Owj of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with the participation of the Roudaki Cultural Foundation.

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#10225356

2 July 2023

A female Iranian musician prepares to perform in the musical theatre production of ''Seven Labours of Esfandyar'' at Vahdat (Unity) Hall in downtown Tehran, June 30, 2023. Seven Labours of Esfandyar musical theatre, is a free adaptation of Hakim Abulqasem Ferdowsi's ''Shahnameh,'' written by Mohammad Reza Kohestani, and produced by the Arts and Media Organization Owj of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with the participation of the Roudaki Cultural Foundation.

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#2459233

2 February 2018

Pahlevani and zoorkhaneh rituals in Yazd city, Iran. Originally dating back to the Persian Empire but also adapting elements from Islam it is the traditional martial art and training in Iran. It is recognized by UNESCO as the world's longest running form of training. The ritual requires music and a main instructor. They use also meels for their training and some movements like a spin dance. During the session visitors male and female can be present and tea is offered. Practise take place in a brick made domed structure called the zurkhaneh.

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