Heritage; Nowruz; Bazaar; Rancho Palos Verdes, California
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.
Ehsan Estiri
Tehrangeles Project, Los Angeles, California
Utah State University Libraries
Afsane Rezaei; Ehsan Estiri
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Ranchos Palos Verde, California
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As main organizers of the Nowruz Bazaar, members of the Iranian-American society of Palos Verdes, who are predominantly female, prepare tables.
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As main organizers of the Nowruz Bazaar, members of the Iranian-American society of Palos Verdes, who are predominantly female, set up the bazaar.
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A man with his daughter in a traditional Iranian costume.
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Visitors of the Nowruz Bazaar take photos with a dance group.
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Dolls made by kids who live in an orphanage in Iran are sold in the Nowruz Bazaar.
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Children in traditional Iranian costumes.
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The Farsi writing on the banner says, "Happy New Year."
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Iranian homemade food is sold in the Nowruz Bazaar.
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The Nowruz Bazaar brings together several generations of the Iranian American community who socialize and purchase goods conventionally used in Nowruz celebrations.
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Man Performing at Nowruz Gathering- 2018
A music group entertains visitors of the Nowruz Bazaar.
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Visitors dance and clap to the music performed in the Nowruz Bazaar.
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Visitors dance to the music performed in the Nowruz Bazaar.
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Woman at Pew and Zoroastrian Priests Behind Window- 2018
Heritage; Sadeh Celebration; Zoroastrian Center; Westminster, California
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.
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Westminster, California
Women say Zoroastrian prayers at the beginning of the Zoroastrian ceremony of Sadeh.
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Children say prayers in front of the fire at the Zoroastrian ceremony of Sadeh.
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A Zoroastrian priest says prayers in front of the sacred fire at the Zoroastrian ceremony of Sadeh.
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Zoroastrian priests are talking around the sacred fire.
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Priests holding torches to kindle a fire which is part of many Zoroastrian rituals.
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Participants take photos with women in traditional Zoroastrian clothing during the Zoroastrian ceremony of Sadeh.
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Visitors buying food during the Zoroastrian ritual of Sadah.
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People eat and socialize after buying food during the Zoroastrian ceremony of Sadeh.
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Children dance performance during the Zoroastrian celebration of Sadeh.
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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.
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Grils taking by the ceremonial fire towards the end of the Zoroastrian celebration of Sadeh.
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Man Praying in the Atashkadeh (fire temple)- 2018
A man praying in the fire temple towards the end of the Zoroastrian celebration of Sadeh.
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People praying in the fire temple towards the end of the Zoroastrian celebration of Sadeh.
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Heritage; Sizdah Bedar; Mason Park; Irvine, California
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 spend the entire day outside picnicking.
Irvine, California
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 day outside picnicking.
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 picnicking.
Iranian Americans who have gathered in Mason Park, Irvine, California, to celebrate the picnic tradition of Sizdah Bedar (lit. Thirteen Outdoor) get a brief break from dancing until the next song is performed live. On Sizdah Bedar that marks the end of thirteen days of the Iranian New Year celebration, Iranians spend the entire day outside picnicking.
Visitors look at and document those who dance to live music 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 picnicking.
Children playing 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 picnicking.
A couple near watter 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 picnicking.
Religious; Heyat Reza; Reseda; Los Angeles, California
Men listen to laments during a Shai mourning ritual, commemorating the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam--Imam Hossein.
Los Angeles, California
Self-flagellation during a Shai mourning ritual, commemorating the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam--Imam Hossein.
A Shai mourning ritual that commemorates the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam--Imam Hossein--practiced on Persian carpets.
A Shai mourning ritual that commemorates the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam.
Women and men sit in separate sections during a Shia mourning ritual that commemorates the third Shia Imam--Imam Hossein.
A man sings laments during a Shai mourning ritual commemorates the third Shia Imam--Imam Hossein.