{"id":1551,"date":"2025-05-27T09:58:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T06:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.rooykardkish.ir\/?p=1551"},"modified":"2025-05-27T09:58:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T06:28:51","slug":"from-baghou-to-the-future-narrating-the-enduring-rural-identity-in-kish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.rooykardkish.ir\/index.php\/2025\/05\/27\/from-baghou-to-the-future-narrating-the-enduring-rural-identity-in-kish\/","title":{"rendered":"From Baghou to the Future: Narrating the Enduring Rural Identity in Kish"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The unveiling of the book \u201cBaghou Village\u201d can be viewed as a milestone in the invaluable journey of preserving and reintroducing the cultural heritage of Kish Island\u2014a work that is far more than a historical account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Roykard Kish, quoting the Public Relations and Affairs Department of the Kish Free Zone Organization, Masoud Rahbari, during the launch ceremony of the <strong>\u201cHistorical Baghou Village\u201d<\/strong> book\u2014held in the very heart of this traditional village\u2014emphasized the cultural significance of the event. He stated: \u201cWe have come together in this ceremony to take a small step in honoring the ways of life and heritage of this coral land and beautiful island of Kish, unveiling a work that represents an effort to showcase part of this rich culture.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rahbari highlighted that the book is not merely a written product, but a reflection of a longstanding identity. He added: \u201cToday, we are gathered not just to unveil a book, but to celebrate the cultural legacy and native traditions\u2014an enduring heritage that forms the foundations of life and links the present generation with the authenticity, grandeur, and glorious history of their ancestors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He further pointed out the Kish Free Zone Organization\u2019s active role in supporting local culture: \u201cWithin the Kish Free Zone Organization, we consider it our duty to use all means, tools, and opportunities to protect and sustain the deep-rooted identity woven into the community of this island in an institutionalized and lasting manner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rahbari, acting president of the Cultural and Social Department of the Kish Free Zone Organization, also emphasized the abilities of local islanders in preserving and revitalizing their heritage: \u201cRecent history shows that the island\u2019s natives need no guidance from the likes of me to uphold their customs and traditions, teach the art of hospitality to other peoples and nations, or showcase their creativity in the tourism industry\u2014all they need is the right opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He noted the essential role local residents play in developing ecotourism zones: \u201cEvery brick in these structures, every beauty that has taken shape today in the indigenous area of the island, has been built with the hard work and investment of the locals themselves. Today, as an official, I can proudly invite Kish\u2019s guests to visit these areas and witness the outcome of these noble people\u2019s efforts firsthand, adding to their cherished Kish travel memories.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mohammad Hassannia<\/strong>, a historian and Gulf region researcher as well as the book\u2019s author, explained the cultural, social, and historical dimensions of one of Kish\u2019s oldest settlements during the ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hassannia said: \u201cI am honored to have documented and explored part of the cultural and historical heritage of this land with my research work on Baghou Village.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He described Baghou as one of the island\u2019s most ancient and authentic ecological habitats, holding a treasure trove of traditions, customs, beliefs, and lifestyles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main aim of this book, according to Hassannia, is to provide a comprehensive and multi-faceted perspective on the cultural fabric of the region. \u201cIn this work, I examine and analyze Baghou\u2019s place in the context of Kish and the Persian Gulf\u2019s transformations from economic, social, cultural, and historical angles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also elaborated on his research method: \u201cThroughout my study, I used field research and in-depth interviews with Baghou\u2019s long-term residents, believing that many of the village\u2019s hidden cultural and social values could only be discovered and recorded through conversations with elders, keepers of oral history, and native storytellers.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The unveiling of the book \u201cBaghou Village\u201d can be viewed as a milestone in the invaluable journey of preserving and reintroducing the cultural heritage of Kish Island\u2014a work that is far more than a historical account. 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