Zanjan was registered as a creative city of UNESCO
Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Zanjan said: The global registration of Zanjan as one of the creative cities of UNESCO is an opportunity for the development of tourism in this city.
Syed Saeed Safavi said yesterday (November 29) at the specialized meeting and opening ceremony of Zanjan Province Creative City Institute, Zanjan’s joining the world’s creative cities network by UNESCO can provide a special opportunity for the development of tourism in the city and Zanjan province.
Stating that industry, culture and creativity are among the fastest growing sectors in the world, he clarified: The membership of cities in the network facilitates access to resources and experiences for all member cities as a means to promote and advance local creative industries and strengthen global cooperation. It becomes possible for sustainable urban development.
Pointing out that the main slogan of Zanjan city is a kind host, and in this regard, festivals and conferences are held at various local, national and international levels, Safavi continued: Every gathering and communication seeks a goal. Our goal is that our compatriots from all parts of the country and foreign tourists travel to Zanjan city and get to know more about this city and its three successful areas of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts.
In the continuation of this meeting, the CEO of the Creative City Institute of Iran, referring to the variety of handicrafts and intangible cultural heritage of Zanjan city, the holding of various national and international festivals in the field of tourism, continued: the membership of this city in the network of creative cities of the world will lead to sustainable development and undoubtedly UNESCO It supports this city to join the network of creative cities of the world.
Referring to the concept of creativity in the creative city, Kamran Rahmati said: First of all, creativity is a general concept and a leap in thinking. The main element of creativity means revision and renewal. This means that the solution and style of urban management should be transformed according to the needs of the day, and the power of creativity should be used to solve urban problems.
He stated that this issue is not only important for economic progress and it can help different cities to unite and understand peace more, he reminded: having such international cooperation, interaction and exchange of information will increase and by inviting foreigners to the city They understand the local culture of the city and it changes their lives.
This official pointed out: In order to introduce global cities to other countries, the people of Iran must first know them, and we must also be able to have a network of global cities so that commonalities, experiences and city branding can happen. Global cities can be the focus of defining tourism routes.