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About Mana Naqsh

Mana Naqsh is a non-profit institution involved in various art and culture activities and projects.

 

"Mana Naqsh" literally means Immortal Impression in the Persian language, which refers to a persistent and indelible art, design, or impression. Mana Naqsh is a phrase inspired by the poem of Saadi (the great Persian poet); It has derived from the verse “We're meant to leave an impression behind …”.

 

Mana Naqsh’s main purpose is developing and strengthening the cultural ties among people across the world from all various kinds of races, tribes, nationalities, religions and languages by promoting and representing shared values. Accordingly, its mission is introducing the culture of West and Central Asia, significantly the affluent art and culture of Persia as well as safeguarding the national and international TCH (tangible cultural heritage) and ICH (intangible cultural heritage).

Mana Naqsh Fields of Activities

  • Participates in art and culture studies and researches
  • Consulting, supporting and giving grants to innovative and outstanding cultural and artistic ideas and projects
  • Participating in production of audio, video and multimedia works
  • Participating in publishing and compilating books and articles in arts and culture subjects
  • Participating in holding arts and culture events and exhibitions
  • Participating in designing and creating magnificent and luxurious artworks and handicrafts

Mana Naqsh Partners and Supporters

Mana Naqsh is honoured to collaborate with different academic and cultural institutes, universities and international organizations. Some of these organizations which support and contribute in our projects so far are:


  • UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
  • Faculty of Oriental Studies - University of Oxford
  • The Pembroke Shahnameh Centre for Persian Studies - University of Cambridge
  • UNESCO Silk Roads Programme
  • UNESCO Tehran Cluster Office
  • ECO Cultural Institute
  • Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Iran (MCTH)
  • Iranian National Commission for UNESCO
  • Tehran ICH Centre of UNESCO (Regional Research Centre for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in West and Central Asia, Under the Auspices of UNESCO)
  • UNESCO Chair in Islamic Architecture
  • Isfahan Crafts and Folk Art Centre (Member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network)
  • The Dehkhoda Lexicon Institute & International Center for Persian Studies - University of Tehran
  • Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan
  • International Mevlana Foundation - Turkey
  • Payvand Association - Tajikistan
  • Iranian Association for Cooperation with UNESCO
  • Iran - Tajikistan Friendship Association

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