Hafez's thought can replace conflict with dialogue

Shiraz - Fars governor emphasized the capacity of Hafez's thought in spreading peace and understanding between nations and said: "The poetry and thought of this great poet can help strengthen tolerance and replace dialogue instead of conflict."

According to the report of Ambassador Arjan Hossein Ali Amiri, on Monday evening at Hafez's commemoration ceremony in Shiraz, referring to the deep dimensions of the thought and poetry of this famous poet, he said: Hafez speaks of love, but he does not limit it to the fence of a personal experience; Also, Randy in his poetry is not just an individual trait, but a way to get rid of pretense and hypocrisy.

He added: Hafez's speech about wine and drunkenness goes beyond the apparent meaning of the words and invites people to reflect on themselves, the truth, morals and their relationship with others.

Stating that returning to the literary and cultural heritage is a human necessity in today's world, Fars Governor continued: Technology, the speed of changes and economic and political competitions have transformed human life; In such a situation, a society that allows art and literature to grow, expands the possibility of dialogue, criticism, imagination and understanding of the experience of others.

Hafez thought; An opportunity to promote peace and understanding

Emphasizing the role of art and literature in expanding the human view of the world, Amiri said: Art takes a person beyond the narrow limits of individual interests and reminds him that the world is the common home of all people.

He posed the question that if Hafez's thinking was ruling human relations and relations between nations, would wars, quarrels, extravagances and attempts to impose will on others occur to such an extent, he stated: Before choosing the path of conflict, would those in power not have thought more about the consequences of their decisions for the lives of human beings and could not differences be pursued in the arena of dialogue and understanding instead of battlefields? be

The Governor of Fars noted: Literature and thought alone are not a substitute for political, legal and economic conflict resolution mechanisms, but they can strengthen the moral and cultural foundations of peace.

Amiri added: A world in which arrogance gives way to humility, exclusivity gives way to tolerance and extravagance gives way to respecting the rights of others, will be a more humane and safer world.

The necessity of connecting the claim of truth with the practice of morality

Referring to the enduring message of Hafez's poetry in contemporary life, he said: The thought of this great poet calls people to reflect on the long-standing contradictions of humanity. The distance between claiming the truth and acting on the truth, between power and responsibility, and between having knowledge and adhering to ethics.

The governor of Fars emphasized the cultural responsibility of this province in preserving the heritage of Hafez and stated: Commemorating Hafez is considered a cultural responsibility for the people of Fars in addition to being proud of a great heritage.

Amiri continued: We must provide a context for the young generation to discover Hafez not only in textbooks and official ceremonies, but also in his own lived experience, contemporary art, social dialogues and new literary creations.

He stated: Cultural heritage survives when there is a possibility of rereading, questioning and creativity in it.

Shiraz; Center for cultural interaction and literary tourism

Referring to the cultural capacities of Shiraz, the governor of Fars said: The third national event of Hafez Day is an opportunity to strengthen the link between research and creation, heritage and innovation, Iranian culture and global dialogue.

Amiri added: Shiraz, the city of religion, epic and art, with the support of the name of Hafez and other scholars of science, literature and art, can become a center of cultural interaction, literary tourism and exchange of ideas. A city that draws inspiration from its past and opens new horizons for the future.

In the end, he expressed his hope that this gathering, beyond commemorating the name of Hafez, would provide a basis for deepening thought, expanding creativity and strengthening values such as tolerance, free-thinking, human dignity and peace.

The governor of Fars noted: Hafez teaches us that beautiful words last when they open a window to a deeper understanding of life and bring people's hearts closer to each other.

Referring to the place of Shiraz in the culture and literature of Iran, Amiri emphasized: the light of Hafez's poetry and thought should remain bright in our time and the world should believe more in the power of culture to reduce human suffering and build a future full of understanding and coexistence.