he third Pomegranate Festival in Satyari village—located approximately 126 kilometers from the center of Kermanshah province—marked not only a celebration of agricultural abundance but also a living expression of Iran’s ancient relationship with one of its most cherished fruits. As the people of this mountainous region gathered to thank God for their pomegranate harvest and to pray for rain, the festival once again reaffirmed the deeply rooted bond between community, land, and faith. In a landscape where agriculture has shaped livelihoods for millennia, the pomegranate harvest is more than an annual event; it is a cultural ritual, a communal reaffirmation of hope, and a tribute to the perseverance of rural life.
Satyari village, with its temperate climate, fertile valleys, and proximity to the Zagros mountain range, is known for its high-quality pomegranates, characterized by thick skins, ruby-colored arils, and a balance of sweetness and acidity found in some of Iran’s most prized varieties. In recent years, the village’s Pomegranate Festival has evolved into a major local event, drawing farmers, artisan producers, cultural groups, and visitors from nearby towns. The festival provides an opportunity not only to celebrate the fruit itself but also to showcase the region’s customs, food traditions, handicrafts, and ecological heritage.
