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."

Local Iranian Community Prepares for Persian New Year

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

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