Music
A hammered-string instrument famous in traditional Persian music
What is the Santoor?
One of the most famous categories of Persian cuisine -- word for 'grill'
What is Kabob?
The national sport of Iran
What is Koshti (wrestling)?
A popular Persian movie named after a reptile.
What is 'Marmoulak'?
Popular female singer and actress performing since the 1950s -- name ends with the Farsi word for 'ear'.
Who is Googoosh?
One of the most important and signature spices in Persian cuisine - grows in delicate conditions.
What is Saffron?
The most popular sport in Iran
What is football (soccer)?
Famous Persian director known for classics like Taste of Cherry, Where is the Friend's House, and Close-Up
Who is Abbas Kiarostami?
Who is Hichkas?
Type of bread made on hot stones
What is Sangak?
Place of practicing ancient sport and ritual of the Pahlevans
What is Zoorkhaneh?
The first Persian silent film, 1930
What is 'Abi and Rabi'?
Persian singer and musician of the 20th century, famous for Ey Iran and Taraneh (Bahar-e-Delneshin)
Who is Gholam-Hossein Banan?
A shared spice between Indian and Persian cuisine -- commonly used in sweets and teas
What is Hel (Cardamom)?
Who is Alireza Firouzja?
The movie that was being watched when 400 people were killed from extremists setting fire to the theater -- commonly known as the Cinema Rex fire of 1978
What is 'The Deer'?
Known as the 'Godfather of Persian psychedelic rock' -- rising to prominence in the 70s
Who is Kourosh Yaghmaei?
A sugar-cube alternative, sometimes served alongside tea, with a chalk-like softness and crumble -- commonly flavored with mint
What is Shekar Paneer (Paneerak)?
2024 Olympic gold medalist in 67kg Greco-Roman wrestling
Who is Saeid Esmaeili?
An art-documentary short film about a leper colony, directed by Forugh Farrokhzad.
What is 'Khane Siah-Ast' (The House is Black)?