Saadi Foundation Books Presented at Turkmenistan’s Children’s Exhibition

According to the Saadi Foundation’s Public Relations Office, the Cultural Counsellor of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Saadi Foundation’s representative office in Ashgabat participated in Kids Expo 2026, held under the theme “Everything for Children,” by setting up two pavilions in the cultural and artistic and children’s book sections of the exhibition.

In the book section, a selection of Persian language teaching materials published by the Saadi Foundation was presented alongside Iranian children’s books and publications translated into Turkmen, Russian, and English.

The participation of the Saadi Foundation’s educational resources in the exhibition aimed to introduce the potential of Persian language education and familiarize visitors with standard textbooks and educational resources designed for teaching Persian to non-Persian speakers.

The pavilion of the Cultural Counsellor of the Islamic Republic of Iran also featured toys, cultural and artistic products, educational and recreational games for children, traditional clothing representing various Iranian ethnic groups and provinces, as well as Iranian handicrafts.

As part of the program, a number of Persian language learners at the Cultural Counsellor’s office wore traditional clothing representing different Iranian ethnic groups and welcomed visitors with Iranian sweets. They also introduced traditional Iranian attire and answered visitors’ questions about the cultural and educational activities of the Cultural Counsellor’s office in Persian, Russian, and Turkmen.

The Kids Expo 2026 international exhibition focuses on showcasing products, services, clothing, toys, and achievements related to children and adolescents. The event brings together companies, brands, and organizations from more than 20 countries around the world.

Countries participating in the exhibition included Iran, Russia, Türkiye, China, Germany, Italy, France, Japan, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Poland, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Bahrain, Portugal, as well as Central Asian countries including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.