23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Bilandaneh ceremony in Heluyeh village, Sardasht

This ceremony is held every year in mid-February, as a sign that the snow and cold are over and we are approaching spring. People wear local costumes, ride horses, and dance.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Heluyeh village, Sardasht, West Azerbaijan province, Iran
Camera: Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Copyright: © Shirkoo MAMAGHA