For Neda Featured on HBO FOR NEDA reveals the true story of Neda Agha-Soltan, who became another tragic casualty of Iran's violent crackdown on post-election protests on June 20, 2009. Unlike many unknown victims, however, she instantly became an international symbol of the struggle: Within hours of Agha-Soltan's death, cell phone photographs of her blood-stained face were held aloft by crowds protesting in Tehran and across the world. With exclusive access to her family inside Iran, the documentary goes to the heart of who Neda was and what she stood for, illuminating the larger Iranian struggle for democratic freedoms through her powerful story. Directed by Antony Thomas.
> Visit our Video Library Dr. Yarshater featured in "In Other Words" programming on BBC Website The weekly program "In other words," promotes a prominent personality from the Persian-speaking countries. The program depicts the life and activities professional artists and prominent and popular figures to be depicted. This week's episode features Dr, Yarshater is a Hagop Kevorkian Professor Emeritus of Iranian Studies at Columbia University and Director of its Center for Iranian Studies.
> View Video President Obama's Nowruz Message In this video, President Obama sends an important message to those celebrating the Persian holiday of Nowruz, and in particular to the people and government of Iran. While recognizing our continuing differences with the Iranian government, the President outlines his commitment to a more just and hopeful future for all Iranians. To everyone celebrating Nowruz around the world, may you have a peaceful and prosperous new year.
Nowruz Resolution Makes History
From: Sonya Greco Date: March 16, 2010 11:28:37 PM EDT To: "Dr.Akbar Ghahary", Firouz Naderi, Morad Ghorban Subject: Thank you PAAIA
Dear Drs. Ghahary and Naderi, and Mr. Ghorban:
The passage of the Nowruz resolution was a proud moment for me as a PAAIA member. I wanted to send my gratitude to both of you as PAAIA Board Members for all your efforts in making this historic event happen.
I am also very glad to see the city of Pittsburgh where I reside recognizing this holiday. I will be there this Friday when they celebrate Nowruz at our City Hall.
Thanks to PAAIA, my country and my city will celebrate the Nowruz with me and my family this year and for years to come!!!
Regards,
Afsaneh Moezzi-Greco United States Census 2010
Persian Cultural Foundation has been accepted and added to the list Coalitions of The IRANIAN AMERICAN 2010 CENSUS COALITION
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Visit www.youtube.com/IraniansCount to subscribe The Angel of Iran Paula Slater, Fine Art Sculptor Immortalizes Neda "The Angel of Freedom" Neda has become known as The Angel of Iran, The Angel of Freedom. I was so saddened by the senseless murder of this lovely young woman that I wanted to turn the pain I felt into art. So I sculpted this life size bust of Neda and when it is cast in bronze I will donate it and hope it can help to memorialize this Angel of Iran.
> Visit our Video LibraryPersian Culture and Literature Awards 2009 Rutgers Student Scholars Honored on November 6th for Papers on Persian Culture and Literature. The free public program included dance, musical performances, and Persian cuisine.
Dr. Ghahary is a political activist, philanthropist and long-time advocate and supporter for promoting Persian culture and bringing awareness of Iran's contribution to world civilization.
Encyclopedia Iranian, a Columbia University project, is a series of encyclopedias written in English about Persian civilization and culture.
> Read moreDr. Ghahary Honored at Awards Ceremony
On November 12th, 2008, Rutger's University (Newark) and Pesian Cultural Foundation's Third Annual Awards Ceremony were held at Rutgers-Newark campus. This event promotes Persian culture, literature, music and art through the American community and awards talented individuals of all cultures and backgrounds who celebrate this tradtion.
Dr. Akbar Ghahary, founder of PCF was presented with a certificate and plaque acknowledging his organization's contribution in promoting this event and and Pesian Studies at Rutgers University.
> View the Award > View the CertificatePersian Culture and Literature Awards
Rutgers Student Scholars Will Be Honored Nov. 12 for Papers on Persian Culture and Literature. Free public program includes dance, musical performances, Persian foods will be available.
For more information, click here A special note from Governor Jon S. Corzine
Read about this event in the Rutgers Observer Tirgan 2008 - Tirajeh, 7/21/08
As you may have know, the Canadian-Iranian Centre for Art and Culture, under the able leadership of Mr. Mehrdad Ariannejad, organized a Festival (17-20 July). For a time it was known only as "Yeki bud yeki nabud", but later it came to be better known as the "Tirgan Festival" (in ancient Iran when the name of the month coincided with the name of the day, the occasion called for celebration. For instance, the 16th day of each month was called Mehr; the day Mehr in the month of Mehr was an occasion for a great festival, that of Mehregan. Tirgan occurred on the day Tir in the month of the same name.).
> Read MoreIran in the 21ST Century: Politics, Economics and Conflict
This book examines Iran and its position in the contemporary world. It contains chapters on social developments in the country including gender relations, contemporary politics, international relations, relations with the US and Israel, nuclear weapons and energy programmes, oil and the development of the economy.
> Learn MoreUniversity of Toronto Toronto Initiative for Iranian Studies
With generous support of Inwest Investments and Persian Cultural Foundation presents a Two-Day conference on IRAN AND IRANIAN STUDIES IN THE 20TH CENTURY Co-conveners, Homa Katouzian and Mohamad Tavakoli
> Event Program > Dr. Ghahary's Opening Remarks > Event WebsitePersian Cultural Foundation Culture and Literature Awards
Persian Cultural Foundation is proud to offer Two AWARDS consisting of citations and monetary prizes of $500.00 each for the best two papers on Persian culture and literature to two students at Rutgers, Newark
The Conference, which will take place on the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park, MD, September 28-30, 2007, will bring together over twenty leading Rumi scholars and notable artists from all over the world. It will be thematically and historically organized, with an emphasis on Rumi as a poet and his two major works, The Spiritual Couplets and The Divan, as its twin focal points. In six sessions over three days it will explore the historical and aesthetic background to Rumi and the poet’s life, works and ideas, as well as his position in the modern world.
> Read More Dance Variations on Persian Themes
Persian Cultural Foundation & Nakissa Dance Company Present Dance Variations on Persian Themes
Sunday September 09, 2007
Smithwick Theatre, Foothill College
12345 El Monte Road Los Altos Hills, California
> Event Brochure A Panel Discussion on Iranians Writing and Publishing Today At Home and Abroad 7-10 PM Wednesday April 25, 2007
Tyser Auditorium, Robert H. Smith School of Business
This event has been made possible by a generous grant from The Persian Cultural Foundation (PCF). The Center for Persian Studies (CPS) would like to thank the PCF and PCF President Dr. Akbar Ghahary for their support.
Art of Sasanian Iran (224-642) Gala Benefit Dinner
Please join us for a gala dinner in support of this major exhibition that showcases the regal splendors of the Sasanian empire.
This special evening will include cocktails at the exhibition’s private opening, followed by a celebratory dinner. Join Asia Society’s President, Vishakha N. Desai; Museum Director, Melissa Chiu; patron members; prominent members of the Iranian community and other distinguished guests as we commemorate the opening of this fascinating exhibition.
