Fifth Abarsaj Namad Tourism Festival to Be Held

The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Office of Shahroud County announced that the fifth Namad Tourism Festival will be held in the village of Abarsaj, a tourism and nomadic destination.

According to the report of Aria Heritage reporter, Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh Razovian said: The 5th Felt Tourism Festival will be held in Abrasaj tourism and nomadic village on Friday, October 24, 1405 from 9:00 a.m. with the focus on promoting traditional arts and strengthening the social identity of the region.

Head of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department of Shahrood city, referring to the special position of Abarsaj in the field of handicrafts, added: This village in the Bastam section of Shahrood city is known as one of the important tourist destinations in the east of the province and the center of felt production in the country, and holding this festival is a great opportunity to introduce the unique capacities of this area to those interested.

Explaining the plans of this event, he stated: The symbolic performance of traditional weaving, the setting up of nomadic tents and the supply of native products are part of the planned programs to convey the experiences and show the authentic nomadic life.

Razovian also stated: In addition to the sale of handicrafts and products of the region in special booths, various cultural and sports programs have been prepared, including the performance of international ritual and traditional music and the holding of local sports competitions of wrestling with shawls to create a lively atmosphere for participants and tourists.

In the end, the head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Shahrood city noted: The main purpose of holding such events is not only entertainment; Rather, we seek to realize the prosperity of the local economy by attracting tourists, preserving cultural identity and keeping traditional arts alive so that Abarsaj can establish its position as a successful model in the field of rural and nomadic tourism.