Rose Harvesting Festival in Iran
Kashan is a city in Iran that is known for its rose gardens and the production of rosewater, a fragrant liquid made from the distillation of rose petals. The rose harvesting season in Kashan usually takes place in late May or early June, when the roses are in full bloom.
During the rose harvesting season, local farmers and workers go to the rose gardens early in the morning to pick the rose petals by hand. The petals are then transported to nearby distilleries, where they are placed in copper stills with water and heated over wood fires to extract the fragrant oil from the petals.
The process of distilling the rose petals can take several hours, and the resulting rosewater is collected in large containers. The rosewater is then used in a variety of ways, including as a flavoring for food and drinks, as a perfume, and as a traditional ingredient in Iranian beauty and skincare products.
Rose harvesting is an important part of the economy and culture of Kashan, and the city celebrates the annual rose festival each year to honor the tradition and the beauty of the rose gardens. The festival includes cultural events, exhibitions, and performances, as well as the opportunity for visitors to see the rose harvesting and distillation process up close.
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