The strategic plan of the tourism department of Golestan is being compiled/ benefiting from the advertising capacity of the province to introduce handicrafts

According to the Aria Heritage report, citing the public relations of Golestan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts General Directorate, Ali Mohammad Zanganeh on Thursday, July 23, 1401, in a meeting with Maryam Jalali, Deputy Minister of Handicrafts and Traditional Arts of the country and High Representative of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, during the visit of the Cultural Commission to Golestan province, which was held at the governorate. Golestan, said: “Strategic plans of 30 departments in different areas under the vision document of the province are being compiled, and our current situation and future direction will be determined based on the plans of the three departments.”
Governor of Golestan emphasized the necessity of program-oriented tourism in the province, and noted: “The strategic plan of the tourism sector is being drawn according to the cultural heritage and handicraft sectors of Golestan province under the vision document, which should be finalized as soon as possible.”
Pointing out that the household income of the province is half of the national average, he said: “There are many capacities in the province and it is a pity that we could not use these capacities properly.”
Zanganeh stated: “Golestan province has countless capacities in each of the sectors of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts, which attention and attention will create transformation in the province.”
He reminded: “During the visit of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Golestan province, we approved a facility of 12,100 billion tomans, which can be used to support handicraft artists.”
In the continuation of this meeting, Governor of Golestan said: “The diversity that we are witnessing in terms of ethnic groups and handicrafts and traditional arts at the level of the province requires that we have quantitative and qualitative development in accordance with these capacities.”
Pointing to the important role of craft markets in the boom in the sales of artists’ products in the province, he emphasized: “We will definitely pay special attention to the creation of craft markets and the type of creation and launch.”
Zanganeh said: “We will definitely use the advertising capacity available in the province in order to introduce the productions and products of the artists of the province.”

The need to create a link between handicrafts and the university/ to use the capacity of the border to supply handicrafts of Golestan
The Deputy of Handicrafts and Traditional Arts of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts also said in this meeting: “The link between universities and handicrafts should be established as a chain so that we can see streamlining in this sector.”
Maryam Jalali emphasized that handicrafts can be the key to unlocking the country’s economy, stating: “Handicrafts can be a tourism infrastructure in an area that attracts tourists and travelers.”
Referring to the handicraft capacities of Golestan province, he noted: “The handicrafts of Golestan province also have a cultural attachment due to the existence of different ethnic groups.”
The Deputy Minister of Handicrafts and Traditional Arts of the country added: “Among the ethnic groups of Golestan province, there is a very special prejudice and zeal in supporting their own things, which is commendable.”
He said: “The huge variety of handicraft products in the province requires that a suitable and suitable place for artists to sell these products be created.”
Referring to the necessity of benefiting more from the markets of the neighboring countries of the province for the supply of handicrafts, Jalali emphasized: “The existence of a cross-border bazaar in the province is an important issue in the field of selling handicraft products, and measures should be taken on its structure and content.”
He went on to say: “We must definitely work on the issue of advertising and marketing products and introducing them through radio and other networks.”
The Deputy Minister of Handicrafts and Traditional Arts of the country stated in his speech: “Creation of accommodation and hospitality complexes on the way, as well as suitable sanitary facilities along the main roads, is an important issue for the well-being of travelers and tourists.”
He said: “We must use the capacity of other executive bodies in order to synergize and support artisans.”
Jalali added: “Alavi Foundation, Barkat Foundation, cooperatives and… are very good capacities for the development of handicrafts that we should take advantage of in order to support artists.”

The readiness of the governorate to turn historical buildings into creative crafts houses
In this meeting, the deputy economic affairs coordinator of Golestan governorate also said: “Dream is ready to turn the historical monument of Fatemi and Mirshahidi into a creative house of handicrafts with the participation of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of the province.”
Seyyed Mohammad Dehnavi also stated: “We can turn the historical city of Estrabad (Gorgan) into a special tourist area by preserving the type of architecture and historical values.”
In the continuation of this meeting, the Deputy Coordinator of Civil Affairs of Golestan Governorate said: “Currently, good measures have been taken in the field of restoration and architecture of 110 villages, and we are ready to activate their tourism.”
Seyyed Mohammadreza Seyedalangi emphasized: “We will certainly help in the field of revitalizing historical structures in Gorgan and Gamishan, as well as the historical structures of other villages in the province.”
The Director General of Parliamentary Affairs of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts also said in this meeting: “Golestan is a potential capacity because all tourism items can be seen in this province, which has a lot of work to do.”
Referring to the capacities of handicrafts for the country’s economic prosperity, Mohammad Karimi said: “Handicrafts create jobs with minimal investments.”
He pointed out: “One of the problems that all provinces are facing is the lack of funds in the areas of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts. If the capacity of other aligned institutions is used for this purpose, it will be a good help to these three important areas.”
The head of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Golestan province also said in this meeting: “In the last three days, accompanied by the Deputy Minister of Handicrafts and Traditional Arts of the country, we visited as many handicraft capacities as possible in the cities of the province and met and talked closely with artists and craftsmen. “
Rahman Farmani added: “Appropriate meetings and meetings were held during these three days in order to better examine and express the issues, issues and concerns of the artists and artisans of the province.”
He pointed out: “Financial support and low-interest facilities, insurance, provision of cheap and accessible raw materials, marketing and advertising are among the most important demands of the artisans of the province.”
The head of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Golestan province reminded: “Currently, 6 permanent handicraft markets are being built in the province, which should be strengthened in the field of providing financial resources this year.”
Stating that about 30 thousand artists have been identified in the province, he emphasized: “Certainly, the attention and development of villages in the field of handicrafts can help the economy and employment of the province and the stability of villages.”
Ahmad Tajari, Director General of Investments, Infrastructure and Sample Tourism Areas of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Vida Tohdi, Director General of the Office of Education and Promotion, and Hossein Khajeh Bidkhti, Advisor in Provincial Affairs of the Deputy Handicrafts and Traditional Arts of the country, were among the other people present in this meeting.
Maryam Jalali, as the high representative of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, visited Golestan on Tuesday, July 21, during the visit of members of the Cultural Commission of the Islamic Council to Golestan.
Holding specialized meetings and meetings with provincial officials and officials, visiting the capacities of handicrafts and traditional arts in the cities of Golestan province, and meeting and talking with artists and artisans of this area were among the other travel plans of the deputy of handicrafts and traditional arts of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts to Golestan province. .