Iranian Cultural Week has been held in the country’s Consulate General office in Ethiopia to introduce the Persian civilization and heritage, Press TV reports.
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi along with several officials attended the opening ceremony held in the Iranian office in Addis Ababa on January 28.
A book titled Iran compiled in Amharic language (a Semitic language spoken in Ethiopia) was also unveiled during the ceremony.
The festival through displaying many Persian art pieces in various forms such as calligraphy, painting, carpet weaving, inlaid and illumination has represented Iranian national treasure.
