June 20, 2009
Center House

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Take part in an afternoon of collective festivities and an evening of celebration at the Iranian Festival, the region’s premier Iranian cultural event. The festival offers a melting pot of new experiences as it unites a multifaceted community - young and old from all walks of life. Musical and dance performances, Rumi poetry, foods and libations, Persian New Year and holiday displays, an art exhibit, puppet shows and face painting provide a glimpse into this rich and diverse culture. Presented by the Iranian American Community Alliance.

Did you know?

On September 18, 2006, Anousheh Ansari captured headlines around the world as the first female private space explorer and the first astronaut of Iranian descent. Ansari immigrated to the United States as a teenager who did not speak English. She earned a bachelor’s degree in electronics and computer engineering from George Mason University and master’s degree in electrical engineering from George Washington University. To help drive commercialization of the space industry, Ansari and her family provided a $10 million title sponsorship for the first private organization to launch a reusable manned spacecraft into space twice within two weeks. She is known as a prolific entrepreneur and has been honored for her efforts to foster space exploration. She currently works to enable social entrepreneurs to bring about radical change globally.

Thanks to our Iranian Festival sponsors