Celebrating Mehregan with the Persian Cultural Circle

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Saturday, Sep 28, 2024 12pm - 5pm

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Join us for a Persian Cultural Day celebrating the autumnal holiday Mehregan!

Tar music by Ahmad Soufiani
Shahnameh story telling by Ladan Arrisian
Celebration dance by Delsie and Troupe
Participation in an easy Persian dance
Poetic and artistic letter writing using Mehregan concepts and elements
Canvas book bag block printing and drawing using theme motifs and words that are inspired by the art forms of Ghalamkari and Negar gareeand
Tea and Persian autumnal sweets with raisons and ginger
A dry goods mini bazaar; offering dried fruits, nuts, spices, and teas for sale
Get a taste of Adas Polo (saffron infused lentil and barberry rice with accompaniments)
Take on a challenge with Indo Iranian games like chess, backgammon and a new Shahnameh card game