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2010 Norooz: Nowruz Events and News Worldwide


2009 Norooz: Nowruz Events and News Worldwide


Los Angeles – Nowruz Parties

van-iSaturday March 20, 2010

Vanguard,  Hollywood Blvd

Green Door, Ivar Ave.

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USA - Shabeh Jomeh Norouz Celebrations

Thursday March 18, 2010
Seattle, Washington DC, New York, San Jose, Houston, and Beverly Hills

Shabeh Jomeh is a monthly gathering of Iranian professionals living in the metropolitan areas of major cities

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Southern California - Iranian American Muslim Association of North America Chaharshanbeh Soori

imanTuesday March 16, 2010
IMAN 6PM

IMAN Youth Group celebrates Charshanbeh Soori at IMAN Center.
This program includes Music, traditional food booths and entertainment for children.

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Southern California – Persian Worshipers of Christ Nowruz

Persian-Worshipers-ChristSunday March 21, 2010
PWOCC, West Hills 1PM

Church of  Christ worshipers invites you to Nowruz celebration.
Program includes Gospel music, message and lunch.

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Southern California – Caltech Nowruz 2010

Iranian-FICCIT-caltechSaturday March 20, 2010
Caltech Dabney Lounge 7:30PM
Pasadena, CA.

Join FICCIT to celebrate Nowruz (Iranian New Year) in an evening of fun and culture:

๏ Persian Cuisine
๏ Traditional dance performance
๏ Zal-o-Rudabeh performance
๏ DJ & Dance

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Southern California - Persian Cultural Festival, 13 Badar

Sunday April 4, 2010
Beilenson Park (Lake Balboa)
aka Balboa Park 8AM-6PM

Sizdah bedar (Persian سیزده بدر) is the Persian Festival of “Joy and Solidarity” celebrated on the 13th day of the Persian New Year. This year, this event may gather over 100,000 attendants.

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Southern California - Nowruz for kids 2010

Sunday March 21, 2010
TAFT High School 11AM-5PM
Woodland Hill

Radio Koodak’s 6th annual free event including:

- Ammo Nowruz, Haft Seen, dance, music
- cirque , magic, and puppet shows
- crafts, and lots of Eydi (presents)

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Irvine – Evecina Cultural & Educational Foundation Noruz Celebration

Evecina-CulturalSunday March 14, 2010
ECEF Sanctuary 11AM

Please join Evecina Cultural & Educational Foundation for live music by Evecina students, auction, and Noruz bazaar.

If you like to participate in ECEF auction or donate items, please contact admin@ecef.org

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Los Angeles - Radio Javan Norooz Party

radio-javan-2010Thursday March 25, 2010
Boulevard3 – 9:30

Celebrate NOROOZ In Style With Radio Javan

Featuring Radio Javan Resident DJs: DJ Delbar, DJ Barbari, and DJ Taba, and California’s Own DeeJay AL

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San Diego - AIAP and PCC Norooz 1389 Celebrations

Tuesday March 16, 2010
Charshanbeh Suri 6-10PM
Mission Bay

Saturday March 20, 2010
Hilton Hotel, Del Mar 6:30PM – 1AM

Sunday April 4, 2010
Sizdeh Bedar 11AM
Ski Beach, Mission Bay

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Southern California - Bowers Museum's Persian Festival of Norouz

bowers_museumSunday March 7, 2010
Santa Ana

Start the year off right and join in traditional Persian dance, music, food, art, face painting, lectures, see our beautiful ceremonial Haft-seen table and movies. Wear new clothes or Persian folk outfits and be ready for a fun, exciting, and memorable time. Co-sponsored by the Persian Cultural Arts Council.

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Beverly Hills - IAPA NowRuz Extravaganza

IAPA-iSunday March 14, 2010
The Beverly Hilton 5PM-12:30AM

Iranian American Parents Association presents the 15th Bi-Annual NowRuz Festival . We honor Sheriff Lee Baca, County of Los Angeles, IAPA 2010 Humanitarian Award Recipient.

Music & Entertainment by: Sattar, Morteza, Farshid Amin, Shahla Dorriz Couture Fashion Show, Djanbazian Dance Company, Persian Baazar, Dinner by Bahador Catering.

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Los Angeles - CaFAM Norooz

cafam-NoroozSaturday March 13, 2010
Craft and Folk Art Museum
Norooz Celebration & Workshop 2 – 4:30PM

Declare your global citizenship and celebrate Norooz, the Persian New Year, which is celebrated on the Spring Equinox. Welcome in the new season by participating in an ancient cultural tradition with family and friends. Enjoy art projects, music, dance, and explore the full meaning of Norooz traditions at CAFAM!

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Southern California - Celebrate Norouz with NIPOC

nipocSaturday March 27, 2010
Hilton Hotel, Irvine

Sunday April 4, 2010
Sizdeh Bedar
Mason Park, Irvine

Network of Iranian-American Professionals of Orange County Dinner & Dance with PYROOZ on stage,  DJ Julius, and Dance by GolSanam

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Los Angeles - Child Foundation and Iranian Psychological Association of America celebrating Norooz

child-foundation-iSaturday March 13, 2010
Norooz Bazaar 11am-6pm
Woodland Hills Hilton

Sunday March 14, 2010
Norooz Bazaar 11am -6pm
Hilton Hotel/Orange County Airport

Sunday March 21, 2010
Norooz Celebration 7pm-1 am
Olympic Collection, Regency Ballroom, Los Angeles

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Southern California - International Society for Children with Cancer Norooz Bazaar

SCC-2010Sunday March 14, 2010
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
11AM – 6PM

Please join ISCC in celebrating the arrival of Persian New Year by attending our Norooz Bazaar supporting underprivileged children suffering from cancer.

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Los Angeles: 2nd Annual NowRuz Celebrations at LACMA

Farhang-2010Sunday, March 14, 2010
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Farhang Foundation in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, an art institution of international stature as well as a vital part of Southern California, are proud to host the 2nd Annual NowRuz, Iranian New Year program.

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