The Garlic and Shallot Festival in Solan invited international students from the International Affairs Office of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences. The international students were invited as special guests to the event by the festival's organizing secretary, as confirmed by the Public Relations Office of the International Affairs Office. The international students expressed their delight in attending the festival, where they enjoyed traditional ceremonies, local dances, theatrical performances, and various other activities. During the festival, a prominent cooking competition took place with national judges. Contestants incorporated garlic into their dishes, and outstanding winners were acknowledged for their exceptional skills.