Iran impression
Time: September 6, 2018
Location: Guangzhou
In the past, the impression of which Iran is a closed, mysterious country, seemed fraught with danger. Many Chinese people through history books or movies and television, to understand some of the knowledge and culture of Iran.
In Chinese historical records, there may be two impressive event. First, the Persian Empire; secondly, the Yuan army is the iron heel into the territory of the Middle East.
. .. description of the junior high school history textbook on Iran ...
2000 years ago, Camel bursts, long Silk Road. Zhang Qian to the Western Han Dynasty rate envoys came to rest in peace and shake (ancient Iran), was warmly welcomed by twenty thousand people, and forged deep feelings. Silk Road to bridge a property exchange, connecting hearts. Iran grapes, pomegranates and Chinese tea, silk and other rare property exchange circulation through the Silk Road, the ancient civilization to weave a better picture of friendly exchanges.
When organizing photos, see the photos I shot while traveling in Iran, raised my memories of this experience the idea. Time fell back by querying my travel records, detailed records of travel time November 13, 2014 to November 21.
For writing his memoirs about it, I head never forget, but often been delayed for various reasons. Write his memoirs, recalls the one hand, we have the experience; on the other hand, as a child in front of bragging (xuanyao) of the capital, tell them I've been to many places of.
Iran, this country, although I've only been once, but impressive, enthusiastic Iranian cuisine, Iranians, Iran and some bad traffic.
Speaking before the start ready to go to Iran. Before going to Iran, I deliberately checked some of Iran's history and customs, hope can be handy in rafts and Iranians chat. Online, learned that Iran and China are loyal ally, on the one hand, because China needs Iran's strategic materials - oil, on the other hand, Iran needs China's products, communications products, including ATM and products. But also to understand Iran's modern history is a checkered history.
The most important historical events, it should be Abbasid downfall, the impact on Iranian society.
.... influence Pahlavi dynasty of Iran's history ....
In the Pahlavi dynasty, stability overrides everything politically, economically but still idealistic aspiring. During the "white revolution", the authorities vigorously pursue secular reforms, abolished the privileges of religious leaders, the closure of many religious schools, gave women the right to vote. Open cultural policy pursued during this period also allows the rapid influx of Western culture and way of life, the impact of the original religious traditions. This reform movement with a strong color of the Xihua, as if overnight to create a second Turkey.
This is why in 2014 the people of Iran that they have developed over the (developed country).
Iran is a theocratic state religion. In the race, the Persians account for more than 60%; on religion, about 99 percent of Iranians believe in Islam, of which 90% are Shiites; the resources, abundant petroleum.
Because of the oil riches in the Gulf Arab countries, and alliance with the United States, Yi Langxi line facing serious challenges from Arab countries. The presence of US-Iraqi alliance, meaning Iran while also under great pressure from the Soviet Union. Both sides under pressure, Iran overwhelmed; coupled with the pro-American Shah strong push "white revolution", intensified internal contradictions, led to the Islamic Revolution, the Shah was overthrown. Subsequently, the religious leader Ayatollah Khomeini came to power, the establishment of a theocratic Islamic republic.
The nascent Islamic Republic of Iran to abolish the US-Iraqi alliance, sought reconciliation with the Soviet Union, in order to concentrate on advancing to deal with Iraq, led by Arab countries.
The road from the airport to the city, saw ZTE and Huawei billboards, we can see Chinese companies marketing efforts in Iran.
In the streets of Tehran, it is easy to see the black flag.
Our residence is an apartment in Iran, local colleagues have told us once the place where Americans live. Since the 1979 fall of the Pahlavi regime, the Americans leave from here. Affected "white revolution", as well as Iran's economy and way of life. Many US companies evacuated from Iran, and Iran joined the embargo list. Into the 21st century, some Chinese companies become beneficiaries. Because NCR, IBM and other US-funded enterprises evacuation United States, and by the US government control, so some US products are not allowed to sell in Iran. Therefore, we in the Iranian market a little something competitors. The main purpose of our trip, but also to promote new products.
Every day chauffeured us from work. Because of language barriers, we have virtually zero exchange with the driver. Every day at a fixed time downstairs to the car company; from work at a fixed time, the car to the residence.
The first meal to Tehran, a local friend invited us to eat pizza and cola, pizza restaurant decoration and taste and domestic closer. Iran's local friends as our guide.
After dinner, he took us to buy daily necessities, in a small shop. Tehran restaurants and convenience stores without China's convenient.
From the next day, we work every day to the company, mainly training products. Iranian friends very warm to us, a photographic record of the period of good memories, so be sure to remember to take good digital photograph.
Iranian girls dress, use a scarf to wrap hair, clothes to wrap the buttocks. In the package "tight" appearance, Iranian women have a beauty of the heart, can be hair, makeup can be. If it is makeup, it is certainly not a "women in general."
In the work place, the agents also always consider our feelings. In the beginning, given that we are Chinese people, as we ordered Chinese food. But we told him that we came to Iran, hoping to taste the local cuisine. Since then, the barbecue lunch is Iran, burritos and rice.
Iranian food is similar to the picture above, rice is the Indica rice, slender rice, there will be red or yellow saffron above water.
Zang red is definitely the specialty of Iran, the Internet has been speculation marvelous, not only can make a woman stay young, vibrant and can make a man, ha ha. The day before leaving Iran, we go out to buy a specialty store Zang red, probably 10 dollars can buy five grams, compared with the price on a treasure, or a lot cheaper.
Barbecue is big chunks, looks somewhat dry, but still relatively easy to chew. Served with grilled tomatoes, pickled cucumbers and other side dishes, play solution tired effect. But for those of us who herbivores, so eat a meal, you can basically do not eat dinner.
On the last day, a friend took us to a Chinese restaurant dinner. On Chinese restaurant menu provided, the type of dish looks like a lot, but they are Garlic fried beef, fried beef with onion and other vegetables Pork. We rummaged through the menu, did not find authentic Chinese food, probably close to the Xinjiang dish? Anyway, I did not find Cantonese dishes and Henan, ha ha.
We each point a dish, plus the staple food and drinks. This meal most surprising moment to have a beer on the menu, yes, you're not wrong, it is beer, but no alcohol beer 0 Alcohol beer. Well, on this, we want to taste what no alcohol beer taste. Regret not taking pictures. Once we found that taste, beer is a bubble, but not a little taste of alcohol. This is also called the beer! ! ! Let us an eye-opener.
After dinner, we take a walk with a friend in Tehran.
I: I am curious to ask Iran to allow other religions exist? For example, Christianity and Catholicism.
Friend: Yes.
To confirm that Iran is to allow other religions, he drove with me to the Catholic Church (he said it was the Catholic Church, they may not distinguish between Catholicism and Protestantism, Christianity may in different countries, there is a slight difference).
Iran's dinner
Dinner, friends will take us around looking for food in Tehran. The first night, he took us to a restaurant for dinner, when I saw the price of time, is very surprised, a barbecue, less than 20 yuan. We like this guy's physique, enough food to eat properly due.
We like this herbivorous stomach, or do not adapt are big meal of chicken, feeling bad digestion. Iran is no nightlife, dinner time is generally relatively late, probably around 8:00 for dinner. Dinner, eat more, it is easy to sleep. Friends say the Iranians dinner in a long time, a family dinner chat and relaxing time, or after dinner you can go where only the church.
At our request, close friends will find some Chinese food restaurant, cooking, lamb stew, lamb chops, drinks. Let's find a familiar taste.
Occasionally, friends will take us to a restaurant in style, quiet environment, chic decor, fine plate, coffee, red wine sent. Haha
The day to leave, a friend took us to a place called sundae (pronunciation shangdai) restaurant, which is similar to ancient European architectural decoration.
