TEHRAN (IRNA) - Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Reza Salehi-Amiri said here on Monday that the Iranian culture spreads message of peace, friendship and dignity across the world.
Salehi-Amiri made the remarks on the sideline of Iran National Orchestra performance conducted by Fereydoun Shahbazian in Tehran's Vahdat Hall.
He added the Iranian government has allocated a particular budget to national and symphonic orchestras for the next Iranian calendar year starting on March 21, 2017.
Touching upon Iran National Orchestra tours across the country, the minister described the move as the best opportunity for the Iranian music fans to get familiar with different trends in the Iranian music.
Salehi-Amiri added the move played a pivotal role in preserving Iranian culture.