Folklore and Oral History

Interview and composition guide

In today’s world, where cultural and social changes are accelerating, the preservation and documentation of oral narratives and folklore heritage has become increasingly important. In this context, the publication of the book The Smithsonian Folklife and Oral History Interviewing Guide by Marjorie Hunt, marks a valuable step toward enhancing the ...

Excerpt from the Memoirs of Reza Amir Sardari

Mersad

After Iran’s acceptance of the ceasefire resolution, in addition to many prisoners of war, the Iraqis themselves anticipated that with the normalization of relations between the two countries, the fate of POWs would soon be resolved. From the very next day after Iran’s official announcement of the resolution, Iraqi newspapers launched an extensive propaganda campaign centered around Clause 6 of the UN ...

The 369th Night of Memoirs-2

The 369th Night of Memoir ceremony was held online on June 2 of 2025, in the remembrance of the martyrs of the Israeli attack. This event took place in the virtual space of the Islamic Revolution Arts Center. During the program, Seyyed Abbas Heydari Rabouki, Seyyed Amir Abdullahi, and Hajj Javad Aligoli shared their memories. The program was hosted by Davood Salehi.

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