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Pars book and publishing window at Westwood. Two books with photos of the former Shah and queen are among the Farsi poetry books and novles on display.
The sign advertising Bahar institute where children can attend Farsi language learning classes and dance classes.
Photographs of several Iranian actors and directors (from before and after the revolution) are displayed behind the window of a small photo center in Westwood.
A small photo center in Westwood that caters to Iranian customers. The large farsi sign reads: (in large font) passport photo, (in small font) visa photo, green card photo, citizenship photo. T The small sign to the left advertises immigration…
A poster in both Farsi and English, advertising a beauty salon in Westwood.
A window sign redirects customers to the new location of "Gallery-e Eshgh" (Love Gallery), an Iranian store in Westwood.
Glassware and decorative items are displayed behind the window of an Iranian gift shop in Westwood. The Farsi text at the bottom reads "The best and fairest buyer in all town"
The Freedom sculpture, inspired by the Cyrus cylinder (a symbol of the Iranian pre-Islamic identity) installed on Santa Monica Blvd just outside of Beverly Hills. The sculpture is surrounded by tall office buildings.
Young children play and jump over the fire with adults helping or supervising.
Evil eye keychains, necklaces with Farvahar (Zoroastrian symbol) pendants, and small saffron packages arranged on the table for sale at the Nowruz expo at hotel Irvine.
Several boxes of Samovar (tea pot and kettle set) for sale at the Nowruz expo at hotel Irvine. Black tea is a common drink for Iranians, and having a samovar makes it easy to prepare and drink tea all day.
Bags of the Iranian brand snack, Pofak Namaki (salted cheese puffs) for sale at the Nowruz expo in hotel Irvine. The handwritten Farsi sign reads (with a typo): "poofak namaki from Iran"
Turquoise and cream-colored table coveres and runners with paisely design are set on a table for sale at the Nowruz expo in hotel Irvine.
Mugs, decorative plates, and candles for sale at the Nowruz expo in hotel Irvine. Items are decorated with Persian poetry or images and symbols popularly associated with the Iranian culture (such as the farvahar symbol).
Several boxes of Lavashak (fruit rolls) are set on the table next to two styles of samovar and an Iranian style rice-cooker.
Presenting and discussing the poetry of Rumi--a 13th-century mystic Persian poet.
Sufi dance of Samaa during a Rumi Night session in which poetry of Rumi--a 13th-century mystic Persian poet.
Sufi dance of Samaa during a Rumi Night session in which poetry of Rumi--a 13th-century mystic Persian poet.
Sufi dance of Samaa during a Rumi Night session in which poetry of Rumi--a 13th-century mystic Persian poet.
Several outfits in traditional style for sale at a private Nowruz Kickoff event. The outfits are meant to be donned during the Nowruz Spring Walk hosted by the Farhang Foundation on the UCLA campus. The turquoise ensemble in the photo has a $175…
Several racks of colorful outfits in traditional style for sale at a private Nowruz kick-off event.
Two racks of colorful outfits in traditional style for sale at a private Nowruz kick-off event. The blue outfit closest to the camera has a $135 price tag.
The host of the Nowruz kick-off event stands next to a rack of colorful outfits for sale.
Two women try on traditional Nowruz outfits. One outfit (a vest and a matching skirt) is entirely covered in rose gold sequins, and the other (consisting of a green tunic, loose pants, and headwrap) has paisley patterns sewn on the front. Several…
Two stiltwalkers in "Amoo Nowruz" and "Haji Firouz" costumes stand among the attendeess of the Farhang Foundation's Nowruz celebration.
A couple have their photo taken with four stiltwalkers. The stiltwalkers are wearing costumes that represent the characters traditonally associated with Nowruz: (from left to right): ??? , "Naneh Sarma," "Haji Firouz," and "Amoo Nowruz."
The crowd at the Nowruz celebration, hosted by Farhang Foundation at UCLA's Dickson Court.
The celebration attendees and stiltwalkers walk around UCLA's Dickson Court as part of "Nowruz Spring Walk" organized by Farhang Foundation. A small group of women in traditional costumes is accompanied by dozens of people in regular clothing.
The crowd at the Nowruz celebration, hosted by Farhang Foundation at UCLA's Dickson Court.
Barbies and Ken Dolls in traditional clothing make an appearance on the haft-seen table next to colored eggs and wheat sprouts.
Barbies and Ken Dolls in traditional clothing make an appearance on the haft-seen table. Two framed paintings depicting women from the Qajar period hanf above the dolls.
Two flyers left under the chairs at the Nowruz celebration venue. The flyer in English is a sponsored ad for the Nowruz event. The flyer in Farsi advertises "the first Iranian-Italian" buffet and catering service in the area.
Nowruz event attendees take pictures with four stilt walkers wearing "Naneh Sarma," "Haji Firouz," and "Amoo Nowruz" costumes.
A group of women in traditional Nowruz costumes pose for a photo next to the large haft-seen table.
Several attendees, including women in traditional costumes, stand, talk, or take photos near the Haft-seen table.
One side of the outdoor haft-seen table, decorated with flowers, apples, and a painting of a woman in Qajar period costumes.
Nowruz attendees and a local journalist photograph a young girl in traditional costumes, as other people take photos next to the outdoor haft-seen.
A a young boy in a paisley vest and traditionally-designed hat photographs a young girl and a woman in traditional costumes next to the haft-seen table.
Three children learn to play Backgammon at one of the kids' activity tables set up at the Nowruz event.
Parents and children line up at one of the kids activity tables set up at the Nowruz event. At this table, children learn how to assemple a mini haft-seen with sprouts, sumac, garlic (seer), vinegar (serkeh) and other items starting with the letter S…
A young boy holds an assembled mini haft-seen at the Nowruz event.
The audience watches one of the dance performances at the main stage of the Farhang Foundation's Nowruz event at UCLA. A woman in the foreground records the performance on her phone.
A woman in traditional costume wraps a shawl around her forehead during the Nowruz Spring Walk on UCLA campus. A group of women in matching red velvet costumes play the Daf in the background, as the audience records the performance.
Two women in red velvet costumes and gold tiaras play the Daf during the Nowruz Spring Walk on UCLA campus. Other women and girls in traditional costumes walk along holding up bouquts of colorful flowers.
"A group of women and young girls in colorful traditional costumes pose for photos during the Nowruz Spring Walk on UCLA campus."
A group of women in matching red velvet and gold costumes play a song with Daf during the Nowruz Spring Walk on UCLA campus.