Local Iranian Community Prepares for Persian New Year

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Published March 19, 2009 at 5:53 AM PDT

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The Persian New Year begins on March 20, the first day of spring. The history of modern-day Iran and the Persian people date back 2,500 years. We'll talk about Persian history and culture and how it

Maureen Cavanaugh : Tomorrow we all get to celebrate the arrival of spring, but for San Diego's Iranian community it's also the beginning of a new year. The traditional holiday of Nowruz is a time for Iranians to honor their Persian heritage.

And just like other New Year's celebrations, it's a time of great joy, with a focus on food, family, dancing and even a bit of poetry.

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The House of Iran will be featured at the International Cottages in Balboa Park this Sunday, March 22, 2009, with music, dancing and food.

Guest

Ali Sadr , teacher and principal of the Iranian School of San Diego, and editor-in-chief of the Persian Cultural Center's Newsletter, "Peyk."