Iran, Sand sculpture festival

Iranian people visiting the Babolsar national sand sculpture festival, located on the southern coast of the Caspian Sea in Mazandaran province, 235 km (146 miles) north of Tehran, July 14, 2023. The city of Babolsar, located in the Mazandaran province of northern Iran, hosted a sand sculptures festival that showcased the creativity and talent of local artists. This unique event provided an opportunity to witness intricate sand sculptures created by skilled artists using only sand and water, celebrating Iran's rich cultural heritage and artistic diversity.