The 6th National Walnut Festival will be held in the city of Sohrvard Khodabande / an event to link agricultural tourism and local rituals

The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department of Khodabande said: The 6th National Walnut Festival of Sohraward will be held from October 27th to November 1st, 1405 in the walnut forests of Sohraward city of Khodabande, with the aim of introducing agricultural capacities, developing rural tourism and preserving intangible heritage.

According to the reporter of Arya Heritage, Masoumeh Shiri said on October 25, 1405: The sixth edition of the National Walnut Festival is one of the most important cultural and economic events in the region, with the large presence of gardeners, producers, artists and tourists in the natural and eye-catching landscape of the green walnut forests of the city of Sohraward. This festival will be held from October 27th to November 1st, and happy and diverse programs have been prepared for the visitors.

The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department of Khodabande city added: In addition to the direct supply of high-quality walnut products and its products, attractive cultural and artistic programs including theater performances, traditional and local music, as well as native, local and sports competitions and games will be held on all days of the festival for the public and tourists to create an uplifting and memorable atmosphere for the attendees.

He said: Holding the 6th National Walnut Festival in the historical and natural city of Sohrvard is important from various aspects.

Shiri said: First of all, the city of Suhrvard is one of the main hubs for the production of this product, with its gardens and old and green forests, and holding such festivals helps to better introduce the brand of the region, shorten the hands of middlemen, and sell products directly to consumers.

Shiri said: From the point of view of tourism, this event is a clear example of "agricultural tourism" and "event tourism" that can attract many tourists from all over the province and country to Khodabande city. Also, the integration of agricultural economy with authentic rituals, traditional music and native-local games has an effective role in preserving intangible heritage, strengthening cultural identity and creating social vitality.

He said: The General Administration of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Zanjan Province and Khodabande Administration, by supporting such events, are looking for the economic prosperity of local communities, sustainable rural development and the introduction of Khodabande's tourism capacities at the national level.

Head of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department of Khodabande city said: From October 27th to November 1st, 1405, enthusiasts and tourists can benefit from the exhibition booths and happy and varied programs of this national festival, while visiting the virgin nature and the lush walnut forests of the city of Sohraward.