Neglected capacities of nomadic tourism in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad

Kohgiluyeh Boyer-Ahmad province, despite having a migrant population of 70,000, has a lot of neglected potential in the field of nomadic tourism, which, if considered, can lead to new job opportunities and increase income for the nomadic population of this province.

In today’s glamorous world, a simple life but full of nomadic honesty can be attractive to urban people because living here with people who are hospitable and pristine nature gives tourists an unparalleled peace, so the prosperity of nomadic tourism in addition to preserving traditions Iranian life and increasing its production can also be an infrastructure for income generation and employment.

Nomadic tourism means observing the most traditional human way of life and activities such as milking, making yogurt, buttermilk, oiling, wool weaving, carpet weaving and how to maintain the herd, relaxing with the sound of shepherd’s reeds, the pleasant sound of mothers lullabies in Lori and Turkish dialects. The delicious smell of bread, local food and dozens of other experiences.

Wearing colorful traditional clothing, staying in black tents that are all traditionally produced from undergarments to decorative items with the tribute of a nomadic artist, eating water that has been cooled and refreshed in musk instead of a refrigerator or water cooler, listening to local music Lori and Turki are other experiences that are possible in the shadow of nomadic tourism, but not at exorbitant costs, which can be achieved with better planning in prone areas such as Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad.

The experience of living in a tent in the form of tourist tours is something that many Iranians and even postmodern tourists like, and in fact this experience evokes a strong nostalgic feeling for tourists, but this branch of tourism in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad provinces is neglected and has few facilities. Not provided for entertaining.

Experts in the field of tourism in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad believe that in the natural environment of nomadic areas, selling local food such as broiler, soup, yogurt, dango, broth and planning a local wedding in the presence of Irangardan can increase the attractiveness of nomadic tourism in Kohgiluyeh. And Boyer Ahmad will add.

Nomadic Migration Festival is an opportunity to flourish the neglected tourism capacities in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad

The nomadic migration festival, which is a place to display the rituals and traditions of nomadic life, the reverberation of traditional music, the introduction of local food, nomadic handicrafts can be the background for the flourishing of nomadic tourism in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad.

Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, head of cultural heritage, handicrafts and tourism, said: “The nomadic migration festival, which is scheduled to start in the last days of June in Yasuj, is an opportunity to flourish the neglected tourism capacities in this province.”

Saeed Talebipour, noting that guests from 31 provinces of the country are present in this festival, added: “The nomadic migration festival is a good time to introduce the life attractions of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad nomads from traditional clothes, local food to their handicrafts.”

He stated: This festival is planned in the form of setting up black nomadic tents, performing nomadic music, showing the clothes of nomadic men and women, and their hand-woven products from June 20 to July 23 in Yasuj.

Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad are prone to nomadic tourism

The head of the Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Department of the General Directorate of Nomadic Affairs of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Provinces said: 70% of the nomadic areas of the province have the capacity to implement nomadic tourism projects.

Mehdi Abbasian added: “Despite these capacities, so far the only tourism project in the Shebliz tourist area has been planned, which is in the study stage.”

He emphasized: 1 billion and 500 million Rials have been allocated for the implementation of the studies of this project.

The head of the Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Department of the Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province Nomadic Affairs Department said: generating income by using capacities such as local food, selling handicrafts, foods such as curd, local nuts, honey, and dried vegetables are the benefits of nomadic tourism boom. Is in the province.

Nomadic tourism needs

Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Deputy Minister of Tourism of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, said: “Nomadic tourist camps are set up in the form of black tents, and tourists buy souvenirs and gifts from locals while resting in these pleasant places, which can generate income.” To be for the people.

Hosseinzadeh emphasized: nomadic tourism programs are done in the form of one to several day tours.

He stated: so far, 2 nomadic tourism licenses of the province in Grego and Kakan regions have been given to the applicants and the applicant investors in this regard will be supported by paying bank facilities and granting licenses.

Other needs of nomadic tourism

The head of the Civil Affairs and Infrastructure Department of the Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Provinces General Directorate of Nomadic Affairs said that increasing the allocation of solar panels in recent years to provide lighting and charge mobile phones for nomads could help boost nomadic tourism.

Mehdi Abbasian emphasized: This year, 1,110 solar panels have been allocated to the nomads of this province, but for the prosperity of nomadic tourism and equipping of nomadic camps, more equipment must be provided.

He specified: these panels (systems) have the ability to produce 100 watts of electricity and will provide lighting of at least five low-energy light bulbs, charging flashlights and mobile phones.

The head of the Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Department of the Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province Nomadic Affairs Department emphasized: Only 10% of the cost of the panels is paid by the nomads and the rest is financed by the government.

Abbasian said: light weight, portability and easy installation are the most important advantages of these panels and added: this advantage helps the consumer to easily install this solar system without the need for a specialist. Use it.

Other infrastructures of nomadic life

Bringing water taps to the vicinity of the black nomadic tents in some nomadic areas of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, although provided for the welfare of the nomads, is one of the facilities that also helps the welfare of tourists.

The head of the Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Department of the Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province Nomadic Affairs Department emphasized: Last year, a sustainable water supply project was inaugurated in four areas east of Gachsaran, Delhi Bek and Kohgiluyeh, Kimeh and Dovakhor Zeilai and Malatahmasb Bahmaei.

Mehdi Abbasian reminded that the implementation of these projects has provided access to sustainable water for 300 nomadic families in the province and said: 210 billion rials have been spent for water supply to these areas.

The head of the Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Department of the Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province Nomadic Affairs Department said: “Sustainable drinking water supply projects are also planned in five nomadic points in different cities of the province.”

Mehdi Abbasian stated: These projects are to be implemented in the Black Mountain of Margon Mountain, Dam Dilgon and Dalun Boyerahmad, Ab Boram Charam, Del Nal Nakhl Ab Basht and west of Dehdasht.

He pointed out that with the operation of this project, sustainable water will be provided for 400 families: 9 billion rials have been allocated for the implementation of water supply study project to five nomadic points of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad and the implementation of this project will be done with the participation of expert consultants .

Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad tourism experts emphasize the establishment of nomadic migration festivals, the construction of eco-tourism camps in nomadic summer and winter settlements, the preparation of tribal roads (atlas), the printing of postcards, and the production of short and feature-length documentaries. The life of the nomads of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad provinces is another need that can provide the basis for the prosperity of nomadic tourism in this region.

70,000 people in the form of more than 11,120 families from the population of 726,000 Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad are nomads, which is the population of 6 indigenous tribes, 2 Qashqai tribes, 16 tribes, 181 tribes and more than 1,110 tribes (children ) Composed.