Shahnameh the Arena of Cultural-Identity Interaction with the Persian Speaking Nations

Cultural interaction with its formation of grounds based on common cultural values has the power of building convergence and unity among nations both at regional and international level. This research is an attempt to use Shahnameh as a first- hand source in reviewing the historical and cultural commonalities among Persian speaking nations and also to find out what kind of role is needed to played by Iran in creating a more cooperating spirit in cultural exchanges. Holding of yearly ceremonies and carnivals, based on the texts in Shahnameh, initiated by Iranians both in Iran and in Persian speaking nations could pose Iran as an originator and the leader of cultural interaction and cooperation among nations of this region.