This episode is about Kurdistan. A mythical region, people and culture as imposing as the highest mountains and as pure as the wildest forests are. Listen to some of the heart-touching Kurdish music, literature and cultural rituals. And hear about how the Kurdistan landscape looks like as the old and contemporary travellers describe and free your soul in the hands of mystical tanbur melody, imagine you to be dancing Halparke in a circle of thrill. The sixth episode of Padena is going to be a thin slice from Kurdistan in the shelter of mountains. This episode is sponsored by TasteIran.

This episode is dedicated to Ostad Mohammad Reza Shajarian who embodied the timeless beauty of Persian music with his powerful voice and profound character. We are going to tell a concise life story of Shajarian and listen to the golden songs that remained from him as the musical voice of a culture. 

In this episode of Padena, you will have a clearer image of Iran nomads or Ashayer. Get familiar with their life on the move through music, literature and travelogues. This episode is sponsored by Iran Nomad Tours. 

The third episode of Padena brings the smell of orange blossoms in spring, tells about the most alluring pieces of Persian poetry and music, and picture divine gardens that Shiraz is home to them. Persian Food Tours sponsored this episode of Padena.

Listen to the melody of Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, and the dance of spring adorned with the Iranian folkloric music and the mood of pre-Nowruz customs and all happenings during the most beloved celebration in Iran. This episode is sponsored by Iran Knowledge.

Listen to Isfahan, as the top touristic city of Iran, through the music, literature, and travelogues.  This episode is sponsored by TasteIran.