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Dear Business,
AIPA’s upcoming Nouruz, Celebration on, 23March stands as one of the most significant cultural events in Iranian tradition. We’re excited to invite you to join us as an official corporate sponsor to support the making of the event while promoting your company through our website, Facebook page, and event banners. By partnering with us, you’ll not only support our fundraising goal but also contribute to the cultural enrichment of our community.
To become one of our official event sponsors, please contact us at [512-584-0245]. We look forward to hearing from you!
Sponsorship Options:
– Silver Sponsor ($300): Includes promotion on our website and Facebook page, as well as banner placement at the event.
– Gold Sponsor ($400): All benefits of Silver sponsorship, plus an additional 10% discount on tickets.
– Platinum Sponsor ($600 and above): Includes all Gold benefits, plus one complimentary ticket.
Warm regards,
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Austin Iranian professionals Association (AIPA) is a cultural nonprofit organization and does not affiliate with any political or religious groups.
AIPA is an entity witch respects the freedom of speech and ideology of every individual
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Yalda
Yalda Night, also known as Shab-e Yalda or Shab-e Chelleh, is an ancient Persian festival celebrated on the longest night of the year, which usually falls on or around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere. The name “Yalda” means “birth” and refers to the birth of the sun, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness as the days begin to grow longer.
This celebration has its roots in Zoroastrianism, an ancient Iranian religion, and is now observed by Iranians and Persian communities worldwide. Families and friends gather together on Yalda Night to mark the arrival of winter and the renewal of the sun’s strength.
Central to the festivities is the tradition of staying up late into the night, sharing stories, poetry, and engaging in lively conversations. Pomegranates, watermelons, nuts, and other fruits are prominently featured on the Yalda table, symbolizing the colors of dawn, the red hues of the sun, and the enduring cycle of life.
Eating certain foods like pomegranates (which symbolize the glow of life), reading poetry by renowned Persian poets like Hafez, and engaging in cheerful conversations are believed to bring good luck, prosperity, and protection against misfortune for the upcoming year.
Nowruz
In Iran, Nowruz (or Norouz) is a jubilant and deeply rooted celebration marking the Persian New Year. Nowruz, meaning “new day” in Farsi, heralds the arrival of spring and is observed on the vernal equinox, typically around March 20th.
This ancient festival has ties to Zoroastrianism, dating back thousands of years, and holds immense cultural significance for Iranians and many other communities across the globe. Nowruz represents a time of renewal, rebirth, and the triumph of light over darkness.
Preparations for Nowruz begin weeks in advance, involving a thorough spring-cleaning of homes, symbolizing a fresh start and the removal of negativity from the past year. Families come together to set up the “Haft-Seen” table, an elaborate arrangement of seven symbolic items, each starting with the Persian letter “seen” (س), representing various aspects of life, such as rebirth, health, prosperity, and wisdom.
The Haft-Seen table typically includes items like:
- Sabzeh (wheat, barley, or lentil sprouts) symbolizing rebirth and growth.
- Samanu (a sweet pudding) representing affluence and fertility.
- Senjed (dried fruit from the oleaster tree) symbolizing love and compassion.
- Sir (garlic) representing medicine and good health.
- Sib (apples) symbolizing beauty and health.
- Serkeh (vinegar) representing aging and patience.
- Sumac (dried red berries) symbolizing the sunrise and the triumph of good over evil.
Chaharshanbe Souri
Shaharshanbe Souri” or “Chaharshanbe Suri” is an ancient Iranian festival celebrated on the eve of the last Wednesday before Nowruz, the Persian New Year. This lively and vibrant festival, which translates to “Red Wednesday,” is a precursor to Nowruz and is deeply rooted in Zoroastrian traditions.
Shaharshanbe Souri is a night of festivity, marked by various customs and rituals. One of the most iconic traditions involves jumping over bonfires, symbolizing the purification of the soul and the departure of misfortunes. People leap over the flames while chanting, “Zardi-ye man az to, sorkhi-ye to az man,” which translates to “My yellowness to you, your redness to me,” signifying the exchange of illness and negativity for warmth, energy, and health.
