The French Embassy in Neauphle-le- Chateau Street in downtown Tehran on Jan. 12, 2016 played host to a ceremony awarding highest of the French government decoration, the Chevalier(Knight) to renowned Iranian Painter and art scholar Aydin Aghdashloo. The French Embassy in Neauphle-le- Chateau Street in downtown Tehran on Jan. 12, 2016 played host ...

Tehran, June 24, IRNA -- Acclaimed Iranian vocalist Mohammad Reza Shajarian received the prestigious French honor, the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, in Tehran on Monday afternoon. The French Ambassador to Tehran Bruno Foucher presented Shajarian the medal in recognition of the artist?s lifetime achievements in Persian classics, wrote the Wednesday ...

Tehran, June 18, IRNA - The celebrated Iranian vocalist Mohammad Reza Shajarian is to receive Frances most prestigious award, Chevalier des Arts et Lettres medal, for his lifetime achievements in Persian classics. Iran?s legendary vocalist would receive the medal next week. Shajarian is the second Iranian vocalist that receives the medal. Iran?s ...