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Photos: Chaharshanbe Suri in Heydar Baba village Azerbaijan-Iran

Chaharshanbe-Suri -in-Heydar-Baba-village-Azerbaijan-Iran-648-iChaharshanbe Suri, also called the Festival of Fire, literally meaning Wednesday Feast is an ancient Iranian festival dating back to at least 1700 BCE. it is a prelude to Nowruz, which marks the arrival of spring.

 

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Connecticut: The Foundation of Iranian of Connecticut's Chahar Shanbeh Souri and Nowruz 2011

Foundation-of-Iranians-of-ConnecticutTuesday March 15, 2011
West Haven Italian American 6pm

Saturday, March 26, 2011
Aqua Turf Club 7pm
Plantsville, CT

 

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Sweden: Fire Festival & Nouroz 2011

atash-Sweden-Fire-Festival-chahar-shanbeh-souriTuesday March 15, 2011
Goteborg – Heden 5pm

Nouroz
Friday March 25, 2011
Gotenbogs Symfoniker, Stora Salen 7pm

 

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Portland: Andisheh Center's Chahar Shanbe Suri 2011

Andisheh-Center-Chahar-Shanbe-Suri-iTuesday, March 15, 2011
Oaks Park Dance Pavilion 6pm
Portland, Oregon

Andisheh Center is proud to have organized this event in Portland for the past years. Hope to see all of you for this year’s event.

 

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Northern California- Chahar Shanbeh Soori, Persian Festival Of Fire

4shanbehsoorifinalprintfront-iTuesday March 15, 2011
B4Twelve (Bistro412), Palo Alto 6pm

We have teamed up with the Persian Student Association of Stanford University and Bay Area’s Shabeh Jomeh Chapter to bring you a special & exclusive Chahar-Shanbeh Soori celebration with family & friends at a special venue accomodating indoor and outdoor staging areas.

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Northern California: Persian Center's Norouz 2011 and ChaharShanbeh Souri

Persian-center-Norouz 2011-iFriday, March 25, 2011
Crowne Plaze Cabana Hotel, Palo Alto 6:30pm

ChaharShanbeh Souri
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
2000 block of Durant Ave in Berkeley 7pm

 

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San Diego: Association of Iranian American Professionals Norooz 1390

Association-of-Iranian-American-Professionals-of-San-DiegoSaturday, March 19, 2011
Marriott at Del Mar 6:30pm

4 Shanbe Soori
Tuesday March 15, 2011
Mariners Point at Mission Bay

Association of Iranian American Professionals (AIAP) House of Iran (HOI) Persian Cultural Center (PCC) celebrate Norooz

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Florida - Iranian American Society of Daytona Beach Chahar-Shanbeh-Soori

Iranian-American-Society-of-Daytona-Beach-iTuesday, March 15, 2011
Frank Rendon Park, Daytona Beach Shores

IAS will provide the firewood, fireworks, hot dogs and soft drinks. Participants may bring additional snacks if desired. Everyone is encouraged to bring a jacket and small flashlight, as there are few lights in the park after dark.

 

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New York: 8th Persian Day Parade 2011 & Chaharshanbeh Souri

new-york-Persian-Parade-2011-iSunday, April 10th, 2011
Parade starts: Madison Ave and 38th St. 12 Noon
Festivity will continue at Madison Square Park

Tuesday March 15, 2011
Chaharshanbeh Souri in NJ

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Northern California: Ballet Afsaneh - Persian New Year Celebration in Fresno

Mariam-GaibovaSaturday, March 26, 2011
Unitarian Universalist Church

Afsaneh Art & Culture Society in collaboration with the Iranian Culture and Art Club of Fresno is thrilled to present Jashne Norouz – Persian New Year Celebration. An unforgettable evening of exquisite Persian Music and Dance, unlocking hidden treasures from an ancient past.

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