A cultural and artistic event dedicated to the Iranian Dareshuri horse breed has been announced in Tehran. The event is scheduled to take place in Semiram, Isfahan province, and will bring together experts on horses, breeders, riders, researchers, and artists to promote this breed and highlight its cultural and heritage significance.
Cultural Event Dedicated to the Iranian Dareshuri Horse Breed
Negar Mohammadi Kashkoli, a board member of the Fars Equestrian Federation and a tourism specialist, stated that the goal of the event is to demonstrate the capabilities of the Dareshuri horse, assist in preserving its associated cultural heritage, expand knowledge and experience in equine science and equestrian sports, and create a platform for specialists and practitioners in culture, art, and tourism, according to the publication Miras Aria.
The Dareshuri horse is an Iranian Eastern type riding horse originating from Fars province in southern Iran. It is closely linked to the Turkic Kashkai people, particularly the Dareshuri tribe, and is sometimes known as the Shiraz horse.
Mohammadi Kashkoli noted that the Dareshuri horse is the result of long interaction between people, the environment, culture, and selective breeding work. This population has been bred for generations in the geographical and cultural conditions of the Kashkai tribe, retaining traits shaped by the needs of nomadic life and riding.
She emphasized that the significance of the breed extends beyond its physical qualities and riding abilities, encompassing important historical, cultural, and social aspects. According to her, 'scientific documentation and more detailed study of its phenotypic, genetic, and historical characteristics, as well as traditional breeding methods, can contribute to a better understanding and preservation of this heritage.'
One of the key objectives of the event is to create a platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience among horse specialists, veterinarians, researchers, breeders, riders, and professionals working in the cultural, artistic, and tourism sectors. Mohammadi Kashkoli specified that the Dareshuri horse and efforts to document and protect it will be discussed at the event from various perspectives.
The program will also have an artistic dimension: visual artists will participate in workshops dedicated to traditional crafts and cultural expression, including weaving, calligraphy, painting, music, and singing, as well as reading the Shahnameh. She added that the artistic programs are intended to present the history and cultural identity of the Dareshuri horse to a wide audience through various art forms.