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Join us for a Persian Cultural Day celebrating the autumnal holiday Mehregan! Tar music by Ahmad Soufiani Shahnameh story telling by Ladan Arrisian Celebration dance by Delsie and Troupe Participation in an easy Persian dance Poetic and artistic letter writing using Mehregan concepts and elements Canvas book bag block printing and drawing using theme motifs and words that are inspired by the art forms of Ghalamkari and Negar gareeand Tea and Persian autumnal sweets with raisons and ginger A dry goods mini bazaar; offering dried fruits, nuts, spices, and teas for sale Get a taste of Adas Polo (saffron infused lentil and barberry rice with accompaniments) Take on a challenge with Indo Iranian games like chess, backgammon and a new Shahnameh card game