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Iran hosts the second edition of the Iran-China Watercolor Festival in the capital city of Tehran.
Footage filmed on Friday shows the artists painting, with festival-goers admiring the artwork and interacting with them.
Atanur Dogan, the founder and president of the International Watercolour Society, stressed the importance of the festival as it allows them to send important messages to the rest of the world about peace through art, adding, "We are able to show Iranian culture, hospitality, and beauty.”
Chinese artist Faw Ping shared that Iranians have always been friendly with the people of China, expressing his respect for the organisers who invited him to the festival.
"I liked to have a trip to Iran, and I came to paint the landmarks that are the symbol of Chinese culture," the artist added.
One of the festival's organisers, Meysam Akhbari, said, "The significance of the event in progress is for introducing this art [watercolour] and connecting the artist to art and, I have to tell you, introducing the tourist attractions of Iran and China.”
He continued, “On this ten-metre piece of paper, we have the landmarks of Iran and China to familiarise people with them. And as you can see, the artists are painting, and after it's done, it will be put on display at the gallery of Koushk Art Garden."
The event took place on the Nature Bridge, which is the largest pedestrian bridge in Tehran. Local and international artists painted a 10-meter-long mural on the bridge, depicting landmarks from both Iran and China. The goal of the event was to showcase the beauty of these two countries to the public, and to inspire admiration for their cultural heritage. Passers-by stopped to admire the mural, taking photos as they did so.
The final work will reportedly be exhibited alongside the works of artists from 18 countries around the world, including Turkey, Canada, Japan, Norway, Poland, and Malaysia, at the gallery of Koushk Art Garden in Tehran.
Art message to the world - Tehran hosts 2nd China-Iran Watercolour Festival
Iran hosts the second edition of the Iran-China Watercolor Festival in the capital city of Tehran.
Footage filmed on Friday shows the artists painting, with festival-goers admiring the artwork and interacting with them.
Atanur Dogan, the founder and president of the International Watercolour Society, stressed the importance of the festival as it allows them to send important messages to the rest of the world about peace through art, adding, "We are able to show Iranian culture, hospitality, and beauty.”
Chinese artist Faw Ping shared that Iranians have always been friendly with the people of China, expressing his respect for the organisers who invited him to the festival.
"I liked to have a trip to Iran, and I came to paint the landmarks that are the symbol of Chinese culture," the artist added.
One of the festival's organisers, Meysam Akhbari, said, "The significance of the event in progress is for introducing this art [watercolour] and connecting the artist to art and, I have to tell you, introducing the tourist attractions of Iran and China.”
He continued, “On this ten-metre piece of paper, we have the landmarks of Iran and China to familiarise people with them. And as you can see, the artists are painting, and after it's done, it will be put on display at the gallery of Koushk Art Garden."
The event took place on the Nature Bridge, which is the largest pedestrian bridge in Tehran. Local and international artists painted a 10-meter-long mural on the bridge, depicting landmarks from both Iran and China. The goal of the event was to showcase the beauty of these two countries to the public, and to inspire admiration for their cultural heritage. Passers-by stopped to admire the mural, taking photos as they did so.
The final work will reportedly be exhibited alongside the works of artists from 18 countries around the world, including Turkey, Canada, Japan, Norway, Poland, and Malaysia, at the gallery of Koushk Art Garden in Tehran.
No Access Israel Media/Persian Language TV Stations Outside Iran/Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian /Iran International TV
Iran hosts the second edition of the Iran-China Watercolor Festival in the capital city of Tehran.
Footage filmed on Friday shows the artists painting, with festival-goers admiring the artwork and interacting with them.
Atanur Dogan, the founder and president of the International Watercolour Society, stressed the importance of the festival as it allows them to send important messages to the rest of the world about peace through art, adding, "We are able to show Iranian culture, hospitality, and beauty.”
Chinese artist Faw Ping shared that Iranians have always been friendly with the people of China, expressing his respect for the organisers who invited him to the festival.
"I liked to have a trip to Iran, and I came to paint the landmarks that are the symbol of Chinese culture," the artist added.
One of the festival's organisers, Meysam Akhbari, said, "The significance of the event in progress is for introducing this art [watercolour] and connecting the artist to art and, I have to tell you, introducing the tourist attractions of Iran and China.”
He continued, “On this ten-metre piece of paper, we have the landmarks of Iran and China to familiarise people with them. And as you can see, the artists are painting, and after it's done, it will be put on display at the gallery of Koushk Art Garden."
The event took place on the Nature Bridge, which is the largest pedestrian bridge in Tehran. Local and international artists painted a 10-meter-long mural on the bridge, depicting landmarks from both Iran and China. The goal of the event was to showcase the beauty of these two countries to the public, and to inspire admiration for their cultural heritage. Passers-by stopped to admire the mural, taking photos as they did so.
The final work will reportedly be exhibited alongside the works of artists from 18 countries around the world, including Turkey, Canada, Japan, Norway, Poland, and Malaysia, at the gallery of Koushk Art Garden in Tehran.