Symbolic Movement of 'Chador-Wearing' Girls in Tajrish

A group of 'chador-wearing' girls and boys participated in a symbolic event dressed in clothing from the early Pahlavi era, aiming to represent a part of old Tehran at a shopping center in Tajrish. The 'Farda News' website reported that these girls and boys were seen on the evening of Tuesday, December 30, wearing clothes from the time of 'Reza Shah' and simulating the atmosphere of the market like old Tehran. 'Farda News' added that several vintage cars were also driving slowly on the highways around the area, attracting the attention of the public. The website cited unnamed individuals claiming that this event was a promotion for the series 'Shahrzad.' The public relations department of the shopping center, which was not named in the report, stated that this symbolic movement was not a 'series promotion.' They added that 'these old clothes have a nostalgic aspect to show Tehran and its old elements to the people.' The spokesperson, whose name was not mentioned, said, 'This program has been executed over three nights, and we held the closing ceremony last night, coinciding with Yalda Night.' This is not the first time that a group of girls and boys in Tehran has appeared in public with different attire in a planned joint action. In recent years, various joint programs with titles like 'Fur Party,' 'Curly Hair,' and 'Water Play' have been held in other cities, especially in Tehran. During these events, the police have arrested several organizers before and after the events in Tehran and other cities. The Iranian police referred to these events in 2011 and 2012 as 'Facebook gatherings' and prevented their holding. Last night's event was also publicly announced earlier on the Instagram page of this shopping center.