The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, while attending the home of Master Ali Nasirian, honored the high status of this pioneer in the field of art and called him an unparalleled asset in Iran’s cultural history.
According Artmag.ir, during this meeting, Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri called Ali Nasirian an unparalleled asset in Iran’s cultural history and emphasized the need to honor and effectively support art veteran as a fundamental part of Iran’s cultural policies.
He emphasized: “Appreciating cultural honors is not only a national duty but also a necessity for the sustainability and advancement of Iran’s art and cultural heritage.”
The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said: “Master Ali Nasirian, whose name has always been synonymous with commitment, creativity and artistic excellence, has played an unparalleled role in shaping Iran’s performing arts, and his works continue to be a source of inspiration for new generations of Iranian artists.”
Continuing his speech, Salehi Amiri, referring to the deep connection between art and cultural heritage, stated: At Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, we believe that every historical monument is a work of art; a pure manifestation of the creativity, taste and identity of a nation across a range of ages. For this reason, we decided to provide a platform for the correct integration of art, music, cinema and cultural heritage by holding a multimedia festival of cultural heritage; because only through this can the spirit of a civilization be kept alive not only in the body and inscription but also in the hearts of today and tomorrow’s audiences.
He stated: We believe that art is the language that speaks history and that cinema, music and media can be unparalleled narrators of the culture of the Iranian land. This festival is an effort to redefine the cultural assets of this land in various artistic forms with a new perspective and establish a living and dynamic connection between the past and the future.
Ali Nasirian also expressed his satisfaction at the meeting and appreciated the efforts of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts to preserve tangible and intangible cultural heritage and introduce it to the world.
Referring to the holding of the Cultural Heritage Multimedia Festival, this veteran theater, television and cinema actor said: This is a very valuable work and I will do whatever I can and am able to do to introduce cultural heritage and historical identity to the world through the lens of art.
Nasirian added: It is important to pay attention to the capacity of art, media and cinema in explaining historical identity and introducing it to the world, especially since we are witnessing the progress of technology and the field of media, cyberspace and social communications day by day.
