Intangible Unesco Site

Discover the Living Culture of Iran

Iran is a land of timeless traditions, poetic heritage, and vibrant celebrations. Its culture is not only preserved in ancient monuments and historical cities, but also lives on in music, rituals, craftsmanship, and festivals that connect the past with the present. From the rhythm of traditional instruments to the aroma of freshly baked flatbreads, from the artistry of miniature paintings to the joyful celebrations of Nowruz and Yalda, Iran’s intangible cultural heritage is a reflection of the spirit of its people.

At Rosha Safar Basir, we believe that true travel goes beyond sightseeing—it is about immersing yourself in the living culture of a nation. That is why we design unique journeys for foreign travelers to experience Iran’s rich traditions firsthand: attending music performances, participating in seasonal festivals, visiting workshops of artisans, and even sharing in the rituals that have been passed down for centuries.

Today, Iran proudly has 26 elements inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, which include:

  • Radif of Iranian Music
  • Ritual Dramatic Art of Ta‘zieh
  • Pahlevani and Zoorkhaneh Rituals
  • Music of the Bakhshis of Khorasan
  • Traditional Carpet Weaving in Fars
  • Traditional Carpet Weaving in Kashan
  • Qālišuyān Ritual of Mashhad-e Ardehāl in Kāšān
  • Nowruz (Persian New Year)
  • Flatbread Making and Sharing Culture (Lavash, Katyrma, Jupka, Yufka)
  • Crafting and Playing the Kamancheh
  • Chogān, a Horse-Riding Game with Music and Storytelling
  • Crafting and Playing the Dotār
  • Pilgrimage to the St. Thaddeus Apostle Monastery
  • Art of Miniature Painting
  • Crafting and Playing the Oud
  • Turkmen-Style Needlework Art
  • Yaldā (Winter Solstice Celebration)
  • Sericulture and Traditional Silk Production
  • Sadeh Celebration
  • Art of Illumination (Tezhib / Naqqoshi)
  • Iftar and Its Socio-Cultural Traditions
  • Crafting and playing the Rubab
  • National programme to safeguard the traditional art of calligraphy in Iran
  • Naqqāli, Iranian dramatic story-telling
  • Traditional skills of building and sailing Iranian Lenj boats in the Persian Gulf
  • Ceremony of Mehregan
    (along with other elements of Iran’s rich living heritage)

By joining our cultural tours, you will not only visit the sites of Iran—you will live its culture. Rosha Safar Basir ensures that every journey becomes a lasting memory of Iran’s soul, beauty, and hospitality.

Art of crafting and playing rubab/rabab

Ceremony of Mehregan

Kamantcheh/Kamancha, a bowed string musical instrument

Radif of Iranian music

Traditional skills of carpet weaving in Kashan

Traditional skills of carpet weaving in Fars

Music of the Bakhshis of Khorasan

Pahlevani and Zoorkhanei rituals

Ritual dramatic art of Ta‘zīye

Naqqāli, Iranian dramatic story-telling

Traditional skills of building and sailing Iranian Lenj boats in the Persian Gulf

Qālišuyān rituals of Mašhad-e Ardehāl in Kāšān