Foreign tourists impressed by high security in Iran
An international fishing festival in Marivan in Kurdestan Province in the west of Iran attracted foreign tourists from 10 countries including Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Iraq, Colombia, Argentina, Austria, Germany and France.
The tourists, who were wearing Kurdish traditional clothes, were interviewed by the media on the sidelines of the festival, mehrnews.com wrote.
During the interview, they praised high level of security in Iran as well as the hospitality of the people of Iran.
Anne who was wearing Kurdish women’s traditional clothes said that it was the first time that she was visiting Iran and everything looked new to her. She also said that she loved the clothes she was wearing.
The two other tourists Jessica and Tom were from New Zealand. Benjamin was from Argentina and Julia also came from Australia to Marivan.
When they were asked what they thought about Iran, they responded, “Iran and Kurdestan are very beautiful. Marivan and Kurdestan have a very hospitable and kind people, which adds to its beauty.”
Tom hailed Marivan’s beautiful nature and said that it was like New Zealand’s.
When they were asked how they reached to the decision to travel to Iran, Jessica replied, “We had heard in the news that Iran was an insecure country, but the tourists who had visited Iran were denying the news.
“So, we did not listen to the rumors and decided to come to Iran.”
Julia went on to complete Jessica’s words, saying “I thought Iran would be good, but the fact is that Iran is very good.”
Anne said she had decided to visit Iran after reading enough about it and was pleased with her decision.
Elsewhere, Tom said he felt safer in Iran and Kurdestan more than in New Zealand’s cities.
He added that the only problem they had in Marivan was the large number of selfie photos they had to take with the local people while stressing that showed people’s hospitality, of course.
They added that when they go back to their countries, they will describe the beauty of Iran to their relatives and friends and encourage them to visit Iran.