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Sahifa’s English Version to be Unveiled
Institute for Compilation and Publication of Imam Khomeini’s Works (ICPIMW) will unveil the English version of the Sahifa of Imam Khomeini at the ongoing Tehran International Book Fair.
The 22-volume Sahifa of Imam Khomeini is the most comprehensive collection of the Imam’s works and speeches, an official of the institute, Hojjatoleslam Mohammadali Khosravi told MNA.
Despite the passage of time, the Imam’s ideas and beliefs remain practical and fresh, he said.
The testament of Imam Khomeini and his biography have been translated into several languages including English, Spanish and Arabic, Khosravi added.
He noted that the Sahifa is also being translated into Arabic and will be published in the near future.
Several books on Imam Khomeini’s ideas are being presented at the book fair, he said. The book fair is currently underway at Imam Khomeini Grand Prayer Ground (Mosalla) and will run until May 11.
Etesami Serial Planned
A TV serial on the life of renowned contemporary Iranian poetess Parvin Etesami will be produced by Sima Film in 2009.
According to Fars news agency, Soheila Alavizadeh has so far written the synopses for 13 episodes of the series.
Alavizadeh who has begun research on the project said that the script will be ready by March.
The film, to be directed by Pouran Derakhshandeh, will focus on Parvin’s childhood and her education in the former American Girls College in Tehran. Commenting on the film’s key characters, she said, “Parvin’s father Mirza Yusuf Etesami Ashtiani (E’tesam-al-Molk), who was an author and translator, had a great influence on her artistic life and I liked to do comprehensive research on his personality.“
Sima Film’s recent productions included a number of TV serials on the lives of Iranian literati, namely the great contemporary poets Mohammad Hossein Shahriar and Nima Youshij.
E’tesami was born in 1907 in Tabriz, East Azarbaijan provinve. During her short life, which lasted for only 35 years, the poetess achieved great fame. Parvin’s language is closer to that of ancient classic poets including Manouchehri and Nasser Khosro. She used plenty of allegories, anecdotes and stories in her poems.
Cultural Week in Mumbai
Iran’s Cultural Week began in Mumbai, India in a ceremony attended by the Head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei.
The event, which is organized by ICHHTO, will give visitors an insight into the rich Iranian heritage and civilization.
It will also feature exhibitions on Iranian architecture, Persian gardens, costumes of various Iranian tribes, books as well as the country’s cultural heritage and tourist attractions, ISNA reported.
Traditional Iranian music will also be performed in the event which will continue until May 6.
Film Fest to Focus on Handicrafts
Culture and Islamic Guidance Ministry plans to hold a film festival centered on handicrafts and traditional arts.
Announcing this, Hossein Jafari, an official with the ministry said, “The festival, which seeks to introduce the significance of handicrafts and support Iranian artisans, will be held concurrent with handicraft week in June.“
He added that the festival will be held in two categories of amateur and professional, IRNA reported.
The event covers topics, including ’Production and Entrepreneurship’, ’Handicrafts and Secure Life’ and ’National Identity’.
Those interested in participating in the event should submit a copy of the works--10-30-min films or 30-50-min semi-features--on DVD to the festival’s secretariat by
May 9.
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