Persian Festival of Autumn – MEHREGAN 2007
For Immediate Release
PRESS RELEASE
IRVINE, CA – May 15, 2007
Mehregan Organizing Committee of NIPOC (Network of Iranian American Professionals of Orange County) presents “Mehregan2007” to be held on October 13 -14, from 11 am-10 pm at the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
This two-day outdoor family event, is a showcase of many aspects of Persian culture including art exhibitions, traditional Tea house, music, folk dances, crafts, ancient sports, live performances, pop entertainers, movies, children’s activities, exotic food and different provinces of modern Iran. Close to 20,000 people attend Mehregan each year which provides great sponsorship opportunities for the business community.
Mehregan 2007 is dedicated to RUMI (Molana), the famous Persian poet. UNESCO has declared 2007 the year of RUMI and we are joining the World community to honor his timeless poetry.
Volunteered Based Event
Mehregan is a non-profit event and is created by Mehregan Organizing Committee a volunteer based team with members of all age groups committed to community service. Each year hundreds of volunteers dedicate their time, energy and talents to bring Orange County the Sights, Sounds, and Tastes of Persia.
Mehregan is a celebration of nature in the spirit of Love, Knowledge and Commitment.
Information at: www.nipoc.org or NIPOC Office (949) 851-3993
Media Contact: Nora Valenzuela – Director of Public Relations
From: Shoja Adel <shojaadel@hotmail.com>
Mehregan Celebration (commemorating triumph of good over evil,
warmth over coldness, light over darkness & knowledge over
ignorance) by Anjomane Iraniane Rustin, sponsored by Persian Center,
SUN, Oct 14, 1:30-4:30 at the San Mateo Public Library, 330 West
20th Avenue, San Mateo, with Duo Guitar Performance by Felix &
Nasser, & Cultural Exhibits. Free & open to public;please rsvp as
space is limited. Info or to join cultural exhibition, call
415.287.4140 or email http://www.trueiranians.org
Sunday, October 14, 4-6pm in New York City
4 Adventurous Women Share words, art, and film set in Iran and Afghanistan
Nassim Assefi (nassimassefi.com) reads from her novel Aria
Maggie Dubris reads from her illustrated book, The Dust Zone, with a slideshow of Scott Gillis's drawings
Carol Dysinger, filmmaker, shares “My Life with the Afghan National Army”
Adventure Divas (adventuredivas.com)highlights women under the cha-dor in book and documentary
Free & Open to the Public at Leela Lounge, 1 West 3rd Street (between Broadway and Mercer), New York City, with Indian appetizers & no-host bar.
A portion of proceeds from book, music, and DVD sales will be donated to Hedgebrook, a women's writing residency on Whidbey Island where these women are alumnae. Royalties from Nassim's books will benefit Iranian non-profit organizations.
For more info/media ?s: Contact Nassim Assefi, nassim@nassimassefi.com
From: Nassim Assefi <nassim@nassimassefi.com>