A winter trip to the spring of daffodils in Fars
“The season of daffodils has arrived because the daffodils are drunk/nothing goes to the cup of anyone who has six skins”; this year, as in previous years, the season of daffodils has arrived, and how beautiful the land of Persia is with the spread of daffodil fields on the eve of the winter season, singing the pleasant song of spring growth. and welcomes nature-loving tourists.
Narcissus is an old friend of Persian land; These days, in the streets of the city and when stopping at a red light, bouquets of narcissus flowers are displayed in the hands of working children and peddlers, and its enticing scent takes every passerby crazy and intoxicated to the vast narcissus fields of this land.
When we get to winter, beautiful daffodil flowers start to show in the fields of some cities of Fars. There is no hibernation here. The flowers have grown tall and decorated the plain. Farmers are working lovingly and daffodil fields are eager to host tourists. Daffodil fields that have become a meeting place for daffodil enthusiasts and lovers in areas such as Kazeroon, Mamsani, Farashband, Lamard, Darab, Jahrom and Khafer.
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Kazeroon city, which is located in the west of Fars province and 120 km from Shiraz, is considered one of the important tourist places of Fars in the winter season due to the presence of narcissus fields in Kazeroon. This city, which is located in the west of the province and in a mountainous area, every year in this season sees many tourists who travel to this historical city to visit these narcissus fields. In the winter season, from very far away from this old city, the fragrant smell of narcissus flowers can be smelled, and from the roofs of most houses, the masses of these flowers in the fields, their uniform and golden color are visible; Eye-catching farms that reached the national register in February 1400.
Mohammad Ali Bekhrod, the special governor of Kazeroon city, considered the naturalness and size of the narcissus fields of this city to be one of the important capacities of Fars province in terms of economic and tourism development, and told IRNA: The narcissus fields of this city are located in Jareh and Bulblak regions, and these 2 narcissus fields have a total area of about 35 hectares. .
Bidding for the narcissus fields of Kazeroon with the aim of preserving these areas
The governor of Kazerun continued: Of course, due to lack of care and drought problems in the last few years, only 16 hectares out of these 35 hectares are actively controlled and protected by natural resources.
Bekhrad added: The narcissus garden in Jare region has an area of about 30 hectares, of which 10 hectares are currently being exploited efficiently. Narcissus flowers have disappeared in 20 hectares of this area, and natural resources are trying to tender this narcissus field for four years this year in order to be able to take steps in the best way to maintain and improve this area.
This official mentioned: The goal of natural resources in the tender is to preserve the natural texture of this area. Because the naturalness of the daffodils of this region has had a great impact on the quality of the flowers and has made the daffodils of this region different from other regions of the country.
Bekhard added: Narcissus flowers are produced in an area of about 4.5 hectares in Bulbalak region. Narcissus flowers in this area are also of very high quality and this area has been tendered for optimal use of narcissus flowers and preservation of these flowers.
Registration of 2 narcissus gardens of Kazeroon as natural heritage
Stating that these 2 daffodil fields have been registered as the spiritual and natural heritage of Kazeroon city, he said: In terms of the climate conditions of Kazeroon, the daffodils grown in this city are different from other regions of the country in terms of fragrance and durability. The problem caused the cultural heritage of the narcissus fields of Kazerun to be registered as a natural heritage, and we have made all our efforts to preserve this heritage and have written and coherent plans to preserve and maintain these narcissus fields.
Bekhard stated: In recent years, the production of narcissus has generated significant income and created a growing economy. Therefore, the people of Kazerun have planted narcissus flowers in their gardens and fields. It can be said that nearly 160 hectares of narcissus fields have been created by people in Kazerun. If a person cultivates 2 hectares of narcissus flowers in Kazerun, he can easily grow about three earn four billion tomans.
Billions of farmers’ income from daffodils
The governor of Kazeroon city, pointing out that the daffodil fields of Kazeroon bring a very good income to the people who create these flower fields, said: This year, daffodils have been sold in some farms for up to 250,000 tomans per kilo. In general, if a person cultivates 2 hectares of daffodils in Kazeron, he can easily earn about three to four billion tomans from this work.
He reminded: There is also a good potential for cultivation and production of narcissus in other areas of Kazeroon city, including Kanaratakhte region and Pirmehlat district.
Holding the Kazeroon Narcissus Flower Festival at the end of January
Pointing out that the daffodil flower festival will be held in Kazeroon city at the end of January, Bekhred said: This festival will be held in Jare region as the only natural daffodil garden in the country.
Believing that creating a narcissus garden is considered a successful investment in Kazeroon city, he said: narcissus flower needs to be created in this city due to its longevity and winter. We need field studies to discuss the export and processing of narcissus flowers and welcome people who can invest in the processing of this product.
Welcoming Nargis investors in Kazeroon
He requested the provincial officials: considering that daffodil is a productive and income-generating product, we expect the provincial officials to take steps in the development of daffodil fields and consider better and more facilities for people active in this field.
The spring winter of Khafar with the growth of narcissus flowers
Narcissus fields in Fars province do not end only in Kazerun city; Khafar city also has a high potential in the cultivation of narcissus flowers and the narcissus fields of this city have become one of the tourist attractions of Fars in autumn, winter and the last months of the year. In the vast and green plains of this city, which is located 109 km from Shiraz, in the winter season, the hearty fragrance of daffodils impresses the passers-by. Narcissus fields that have the ability to be nationalized and even globalized both in terms of beauty and tourism potential.
Mojtabi Barakeh, the governor of Khafar city, said: the size of the daffodil fields that have been created throughout Khafar city is about 300 to 350 hectares. Khafar city in Fars province is the first in the field of narcissus cultivation and production. Narcissus harvesting in this city starts from the first of December and continues until the end of January.
Narges; A low-water and income-generating flower
The governor of Khafar city continued: In Fars province, Khafar city is the first city where the production of narcissus flowers begins, and the largest narcissus flower farm is also located in this city.
Barake said: Narcissus flower is low water and very profitable. According to farmers, about 1 to 1.5 tons of daffodils are produced per hectare, and the market for these daffodils is Shiraz, Tehran, and surrounding cities. Khafar city daffodil festival will be held this year on Thursday, the 8th and Friday, the 9th of December.
Holding Narges Khafar Festival on the 8th and 9th of December
Believing that many tourists welcome the narcissus fields of Khafar every year, he said: The narcissus flower festival of Khafar city will be held this year on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th of December. Usually, many tourists travel to Khafre city to participate in these festivals and visit narcissus gardens. Therefore, daffodils play an important role in tourism.
Narcissus has a capacity to change the cultivation pattern
Believing that daffodil fields are a great opportunity to change the cultivation pattern, Barakeh said: “Agriculture Jihad is developing a plan to change the cultivation pattern, and based on this plan, low water crops are supposed to be replaced by crops that consume a lot of water.” Narcissus flower is one of these products of Fars province, which should be given more attention in order to realize this.
The governor of Khafar city expressed the problems of active people in this field and said: active people in this field need financial support and necessary facilities to develop their activities. Agricultural Jihad should make more efforts to persuade people and push farmers to grow narcissus flowers and hold training courses in this field; Natural resources, agricultural jihad and banks can help create employment, boost production and change the cultivation pattern.
Necessity of international registration of Shiraz narcissus flower
Fars province is known as the land of narcissus flowers; This is despite the fact that significant action and a coherent plan for the global registration of daffodils in this vast province have not yet been done; Considering that cities like Behbahan and Khosef are trying hard to register this flower in the UNESCO organization, it is appropriate that the General Administration of Fars Cultural Heritage should also act as soon as possible to register the Narcissus flower.
Mohammad Farrokhzadeh, Deputy Director of the Coordination of Pilgrims and Tourism Affairs of Fars Governorate, believing that the narcissus gardens of Kazroon, Khafer and Shiraz narcissus have the ability to be registered nationally and internationally, said: the documentation of this work should be prepared in the cultural heritage and its registration procedures should be completed; It seems that those in charge of this work in Fars province are currently involved in the sidelines and do not attend to their main duties. It is necessary for the relevant officials to write down the achievements of Fars province as soon as possible and register them in national arenas. Deputy Governor of Fars: Due to the efforts of the competitors to register the narcissus flower of their region in the UNESCO World Heritage, the cultural heritage of Fars should speed up in this field.
The necessity of cultural heritage efforts for global registration of Fars assets
The Deputy Governor of Fars continued: The General Department of Fars Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts must make every effort to register the national and international daffodils of Fars; What is done today all over the world.
Farrokhzadeh added: Nature tourism is one of the types of tourism that has many fans in the world and agricultural tourism is also very important. Also, nowadays, the methods of planting and harvesting certain plants that help to create peace and tenderness in life are also very important all over the world.
He stated: The Netherlands is one of the leading countries that operates as a successful country in the field of agricultural tourism, especially in the production of tulips. This work is being pursued in African countries and other countries of the world, and it is necessary to pay serious attention to this matter in Fars province.
Help create productive employment
He added: Narcissus flower is one of the important indicators in the tourism and economic development of Fars province, which should be given more attention. Cultivation of narcissus flower can help to create productive employment both in the field of agricultural tourism and nature tourism. This flower is also very important in the field of environmental issues.
Farrokhzadeh stated: In this season, many domestic and foreign tourists travel to Shiraz to closely visit the narcissus fields in various areas around Shiraz, including Kazeroon. As I said, the cultivation of narcissus flowers creates a stable income and has a significant contribution to creating productive employment.
The place of narcissus in Persian literature
The deputy governor of Fars stated that there are many references to this flower in the poems of many great poets and said: Narcissus flower has a special place in Persian literature. Accordingly, we should pay special attention to the production and cultivation of this flower, which is considered one of the important properties of Fars province.
The narcissus flower is delicate and doubles the feeling of tenderness in the human soul, the pleasant smell of this flower is a source of happiness and peace, and in addition to its important role in the development of tourism and economic prosperity, it plays a significant role in increasing the feeling of tenderness and social vitality in the society. ; How nice Hafez Shirin said: “Wherever that narcissus branch blooms / those who see its flowers, let them grow narcissus”