Uncommon Facts About Iran That Might Surprise You

Published on 04/05/2020
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In the last ten years, Iranian films have won a staggering 300 awards across the globe, solidifying the country as a key player in the indie film space. This has not only created new job opportunities for locals but made pseudo-celebrities of Iranian directors like Abbas Kiarostami and Jafar Panahi too.

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Polo in Iran

Ahead of the 1979 revolution, polo was fairly widely played across Iran, largely due to its roots in ancient Persia. These days it is played a lot less frequently, although since the mid 200’0’s it has started to gain a following among a younger generation of players, likely keen to attach to their heritage in interesting new ways.

Polo In Iran

Polo In Iran

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