Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Persian events in orange county

Persian events in orange county


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There is a variety of annual Persian events that take place in Orange County, California. Some are celebrated as a result of Persian holidays, and others are community created cultural events. All Persian events in and around the Orange County area are for residents from any location, as they encourage celebrations of culture, love, peace and knowledge.

  1. Mehregan Annual Festival

    • The Mehregan Festival is the annual Persian festival of autumn. This festival first originated in Southern California in 1994. It's a non-profit, non-religious and non-political event. The event's main goal is to celebrate love, commitment and knowledge. The organizing committee puts together various activities for attendee's, such as live music, poetry, dancing, arts, crafts and children's activities. Delicious ethnic foods are prepared.

      The Persian festival of autumn is called Mehregan (Mehr-e-gan). It's a tribute to a mythical Persian goddess Mehr (Mitra). It signifies the change in seasons, and it's also a time to give thanks. The venue for this event changes annually, so it would be best to check with the Mehregan Organizing Committee to find out when and where it will be held.

      Mehregan Annual Festival Committee

      Hidden Valley / Lakeview Lagoon Park

      Irvine, California 92612

      949-851-3993

      nipoc.org

    Sizdeh-Be-Dar Annual Gathering

    • The Sizdeh-Be-Dar Annual Gathering is an annual Persian event. It's held in Irvine, California, at the William R. Mason Regional Park. The event and park do not allow alcohol or loud music. If you bring any pets, they must be on a leash not longer than six feet in length. The NIPOC (Network of Iranian-American Professionals of Orange County) offers dinner and dancing to live bands and also live entertainment.

      Sizdeh-Be-Dar Annual Gathering

      William R. Mason Regional Park

      18712 University Drive

      Irvine, California 92612

      949-923-2220 or 949-923-2223

      epersianevents.com

    Annual Family Festival of Norouz

    • The festival of Norouz is the Persian New Year holiday and an Orange County event that happens annually in January. Many attendees dress in native Persian outfits. It's alright if you wish to wear casual modern attire, too. Norouz celebrates the new year and the vernal equinox of spring. Enjoy watching traditional Persian dance. Make arts and crafts. Indulge in ethnic foods- hear great Persian music, too. There are also activities for children, such as face painting and games.

      Annual Family Festival of Norouz

      Bowers Museum

      2002 N. Main Street

      Santa Ana, CA

      949-929-8492

      bowers.org

    Annual NIPOC Business Trade Show and Job Fair

    • This annual Persian trade show and job fair is sponsored by the NIPOC (Network of Iranian American Professionals of Orange County), drawing over 3,000 attendees and about 100 exhibitors. This is one of the largest Iranian-American trade shows in Southern California, and it's held within the Crystal Ballroom of the Hilton Irvine. Trade show exhibits will vary, including financial industry, technology, legal, media, educational, medical, real estate and construction exhibits.

      Annual NIPOC Business Trade Show and Job Fair

      Hilton Irvine, Orange County Airport

      18800 MacArthur Boulevard

      Irvine, CA 92612

      949-851-3993

      nipoc.org


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