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Oral narration in Iranian Cultures

A conference in honour of professor Bo Utas on his 80th birthday

Poetry event in Larestan, Iran (Picture by Maryam Nourzaei).

Two Baloch woman storytellers (Picture by Maryam Nourzaei).

About Uppsala:

Uppsala is Sweden's fourth largest city with a population of 190 000 inhabitants. Unique cultural treasures and an exciting history are to be found in the city of knowledge and inspiration. Uppsala has retained its small-town charm while offering a big city's selection of shops, restaurants and other entertainment.

Uppsala has many historical attractions. Among the most famous are:

Uppsala cathedral, the largest cathedral in Scandinavia
One of Sweden's oldest botanical gardens
A unique anatomical theatre built in the 1600's
The Linnaeus Garden
Uppsala Castle from the mid-1500's
Carolina Rediviva

However, Uppsala is not only known for its traditions. Today Uppsala is a dynamic industrial and commercial city where knowledge, ideas and entrepreneurship are at the centre. The city's geographical location with only 30 minutes to Stockholm-Arlanda international airport and 40 minutes to Stockholm has made Uppsala an attractive place for meetings.

For information on how to reach Uppsala, please consult the Travel to Uppsala page.