Iran Pulls The Carpet Out From Under Movie Premieres

 Iran bans “Western style” red carpet

TEHRAN — Iran has banned “Western style” red carpet that we so commonly seen in welcoming VIPs or superstars in Hollywood.
Iran’s Supervision and Evaluation Department of the Islamic Culture and Guidance Ministry Office Director Alireza Sajjadpur said that his office has banned the laying of red carpet in ceremony “since it is inconsistent with Persian culture and that it is a pale imitation of Western culture.”
“The red carpet ceremonies were only an imitation of the programs that the Western countries always arrange for their film premiers,” he added.
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Usually, at the film premieres in Tehran, black limousines are used to transfer the cast and other members of film crew to the premiere event. A red carpet was then rolled out at the entrance of the venue, and the cast and film crew members were escorted by bodyguards wearing black suits and ties.