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A young girl during the picnic tradition of Sizdah Bedar (lit. Thirteen Outdoor) in Mason Park, Irvine, California. On Sizdah Bedar that marks the end of thirteen days of the Iranian New Year celebration, Iranians spend the entire day outside…
Americans of Southern California during the picnic tradition of Sizdah Bedar (lit. Thirteen Outdoor) in Mason Park, Irvine, California. On Sizdah Bedar that marks the end of thirteen days of the Iranian New Year celebration, Iranians spend the entire…
Man and his daughter sitting on a blanket during the picnic tradition of Sizdah Bedar (lit. Thirteen Outdoor), held in Mason Park, Irvine, California. On Sizdah Bedar that marks the end of thirteen days of the Iranian New Year celebration, Iranians…
People praying in the fire temple towards the end of the Zoroastrian celebration of Sadeh.
People praying in the fire temple towards the end of the Zoroastrian celebration of Sadeh.
A man praying in the fire temple towards the end of the Zoroastrian celebration of Sadeh.
Grils taking by the ceremonial fire towards the end of the Zoroastrian celebration of Sadeh.
The Faravahar, one of the most known symbols of Zoroastrianism on the top center of the stage. The flag of the former and last Iranian monarchy, American and Zoroastrian flags on the left.
Children dance performance during the Zoroastrian celebration of Sadeh.
People eat and socialize after buying food during the Zoroastrian ceremony of Sadeh.
Participants take photos with women in traditional Zoroastrian clothing during the Zoroastrian ceremony of Sadeh.
Priests holding torches to kindle a fire which is part of many Zoroastrian rituals.
A Zoroastrian priest says prayers in front of the sacred fire at the Zoroastrian ceremony of Sadeh.
Children say prayers in front of the fire at the Zoroastrian ceremony of Sadeh.
Women say Zoroastrian prayers at the beginning of the Zoroastrian ceremony of Sadeh.
MC behind the podium on the stage in the California Zoroastrian Center, Westminster, as Zoroastrian priests perform parts of the Sadeh ceremony behind a glass screen.
Visitors dance and clap to the music performed in the Nowruz Bazaar.
The Nowruz Bazaar brings together several generations of the Iranian American community who socialize and purchase goods conventionally used in Nowruz celebrations.
Dolls made by kids who live in an orphanage in Iran are sold in the Nowruz Bazaar.
As main organizers of the Nowruz Bazaar, members of the Iranian-American society of Palos Verdes, who are predominantly female, set up the bazaar.
As main organizers of the Nowruz Bazaar, members of the Iranian-American society of Palos Verdes, who are predominantly female, set up the bazaar.
As main organizers of the Nowruz Bazaar, members of the Iranian-American society of Palos Verdes, who are predominantly female, prepare tables.
Friends hugging as they set up the Nowruz Bazaar. The Preparation for Nowruz Bazaar and celebrations solidifies the social networks and relationships amongst Iranian Angelinos.
Ardavan Mofid --a known Iranian actor living in exile in Los Angeles-- MCs the entertainment programs in Nowruz Bazaar. Like other organizers, he is interested in involving kids in the celebrations of Nowruz.
A man in traditional costumes plays the Sorna 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.
"A group of women and young girls in colorful traditional costumes pose for photos during the Nowruz Spring Walk on UCLA campus."
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 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.
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.
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.
Presenting and discussing the poetry of Rumi--a 13th-century mystic Persian poet.
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.