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Surfin’ Persia – Riding the Waves in a Hijab

Three sportswomen are striving to establish the sport of surfing in Iran. At first, the idea met with criticism in this male-dominated society; but before long entire families were turning out to watch the women surf, dressed in neoprene suits and hijabs. The sport has even found favor with a local member of parliament in this remote corner of southeastern Iran, and the decision has been taken to teach youngsters here how to surf.

English
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network Deutsche Welle TV
  • Created October 27, 2022 by
    Rolamia
  • Modified October 27, 2022 by
    Rolamia