Iran's southern island of Qeshm is slated to hold an International Maritime Festival in December 2008 to promote the island's tourism.

Iran's southern island of Qeshm is slated to hold an International Maritime Festival in December 2008 to promote the island's tourist attractions and potentialities.
 
The festival will present traditional Iranian coastal music, food and handicrafts and exhibit maps, globes, books and fishing equipment.
 
The event will introduce the island's tourist attractions and investment opportunities in the commercial, industrial, economical and environmental sectors.
 
International participants will have a chance to introduce their marine cuisine and take part in different contests such as scuba diving and fishing.

 Source : www.irtat.ir