Celebrations > Norooz > SAN FRANCISCO CELEBRATES NOROOZ BY SHABNAM REZAEI
Mayor Newson's Big Event
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On March 23rd, San Francisco City Hall hosted more than 700 guests Bay Area Iranian-Americans to celebrate the Persian New Year.
The year 1386 started with a bang as performances rocked the party with Ballet Asfaneh, Ostad Nejad of the Nejad World Music Center, Nejad Daf Ensemble, Seemorgh Choral Ensemble, and Bazem Music Ensemble. The colorful and talented performers offered a diverse program to entertain and pay respects to the coming of Norooz.
The City Hall event was organized by Tourquoise Bridges, a not-for-profit organization aimed at promoting Persian arts and culture in the San Francisco Bay Area. Turquoise Bridges founderNazely Mohajer, Supervisor Ross Mirakrami - San Francisco's first elected Iranian-American - and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newson hosted the event.
Honorary guests included beloved Persian actress Mary Apick and other prominent
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Iranians including Bita Kordestani, Dr. Elahe Ensanni and Bijan.
Photograph credit: Mary Apick & Luke Thomas
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