Event
Saturday, September 28th
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2205 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80302
Boulder, CO 80302
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
Cost
$15