Dear Friends, Ambassadors & Permanent Representatives of the 11 countries (sponsors of the UN General Assembly Resolution A/Res/ 64/254 for Nowruz) celebrated the International Day of Nowruz this evening at the UN. After each country’s representative spoke on the meaning of Nowruz and how it is celebrated in the respective country, a film collage from each country was shown. I
Read moreHow to grow Sabzeh (Sprouting Wheat) for Norooz: (courtesy, Mina Aidun, Northern Virginia, USA) First Method : Seven to 10 days before Norooz, put 2 cups of unpelted wheat (enough for a 1 large plate) in a bowl and cover with tap water. Leave for 2 days. Change the water once after 24 hours. After 2 days, drain
Read moreHere is a 7 min film on the Parsi community in India, hosted by Rajeshwar Nag. Please watch and do share it.
Read moreAs I write the Earth is spinning towards the Spring Equinox, the Moment of NAVRUZ, an appropriate time to share with you, this link to a beautiful multimedia show on YouTube, “The Rites of Spring” created by Niloufar Talebi, that, I’m sure every Zarathushti would enjoy. Though she starts of in Farsi, the explanation in English follows. Enjoy. Rusi Sorabji
Read moreThe XVII NAZC, held in Los Angeles in December 2014, presented its approximately 800 delegates with a wide variety of sessions aimed at starting a conversation among Zoroastrians in North America about the issues that matter to them. With the consent of its speakers, the NAZC organizing committee is pleased to share with you videos of many sessions presented during
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Read moreDear Friends, This may interest some of you. Found little bit of old Persia in California’s Napa Valley where you may sample the Shiraz amongst other wines made by a Persian named Darioush Khaledi of Shiraz. Enjoy. Rusi Sorabji The Founder One such synthesis of wine and art is Darioush Winery. It was founded in 1997 by Iranian born, Darioush
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Read moreThey are from Bandra West? What??? Amazing!!!
Read moreASHDEEN hand embroidered saris are inspired by centuries of craft and craftsmanship of the Orient and Persia. The label is designed by Ashdeen Z. Lilaowala. Ashdeen creates spectacular saris, apparel and accessories for clients around the world. They evoke an aesthetic of the traditional Parsi garas and kors. In his contemporary creations- flying cranes, fluttering butterflies and dancing birds
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