Sunday 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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Saturday 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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Saturday March 20, 2010
Sunday March 21, 2010
Great Court 11-16:30
Visit the Ancient Iran Gallery, watch dancers and listen to musicians, enjoy myths and legends of Persia and take part in family activities.
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Sunday March 14, 2010
10:30 am – 3:45 pm
Celebrate Norooz, a festival of new life observed by Persians, Tajiks, Afghans, Uzbeks, Kurds, Baha’is, Zoroastrians, and Azerbaijanis. The Nomad Dancers, with children’s dance groups Rangeen Kaman and Mainline Performing Arts, perform Middle Eastern and Central Asian dances, and musical group Kavkaz shares the melodies of the region.
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