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Young Zoroastrians Camp was held in southern California

September 4, 2008 – 11:56 pm
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Young Zoroastrians Camp 2008 was held over Labor Day weekend at Silverwood Lake campgrounds in Hesperia,California. Campers of ages 6-17 totaled near 50, counselors near 10, while parents added up to another 40 attendees, for a total of about 100 Zartoshti’s camping in the woods together.

The camp was overflowing with exciting, fun-filled events. The campers had a day at the lake where they had a boat building competition using only cardboard, plastic and tape, to see who would stay afloat longest and paddle out the furthest. The teams competed in a scavenger hunt that had a little fear factored into it and ended in one of our many water balloon fights. Campers also enjoyed dancing and singing along with the parents.

Young Zoroastrians camp is held with the dedication and hard work of Firdaus Irani, his family and all others who help to make for a successful camp every summer.

Photos of the event are from Omid Mazdiyasni.

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Zoroastrians sports day in Vancouver-Canada

September 4, 2008 – 11:25 am
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Zoroastrians of Vancouver-British Columbia are going to hold the annual sports day on Sunday, September 7th at “Mahon Park” in North Vancouver. The event is organized by Zoroastrian Society of British Columbia in Vancouver.

After final registration, games will begin at 10:30. The event includes boys/girls 100m and 400m race, boys/girls Shot Putt, men’s/women’s 400m race, mixed open 1 mile race and 4×100 meters relay race.

Prize distribution is scheduled to be at 2:30PM, and all children participating in sports events under the age of 10 will receive a free gift.

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Singapore Parsis Perform at Fashion Show

September 4, 2008 – 6:31 am
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THERE may be only about 200 Parsis in Singapore, but the ethnic group of Persian origin is making its presence known.

Fourteen women from the Parsi Zoroastrian Association will present a fashion show this weekend at the Colourful Heritage event at Fort Canning Park. They are one of 13 ethnic minority groups residing here who have been invited to take part in the event, which is part of The Arts Unlimited series organised by National Parks Board.

Other items include colourful dances by the women of the Singapore Gujarati Society, a showcase by Peruvian musicians, belly dancing by the Middle Eastern Music and Dance Association, and an introduction to Peranakan women’s costume, the Nonya kebaya.

Traditional food prepared by the various groups will also be available. There will even be a demonstration of how to make traditional Malay pineapple tarts.

Original article here.

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Muktad and Noruz celebration by Parsi Zoroastians in Viginia-USA

September 2, 2008 – 8:44 pm
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A group of Parsi Zoroastians in Mclean-Virginia celebrated Muktad and Noruz. The ceremony was held and organized by ZAMWI (Zoroastrian society of Washington D.C.) on August 9th.

According to Zoroastrian Studies Muktad is 10-day festival from 26th day of Spendarmad mah to the 5th Gatha day (in Parsi Calendar) and it is believed that the spirits (fravahrs) of the dead visit their dear ones in the physical world during this period. In the ceremony the priests perform special rituals over cooked food, fruits and fresh flowers.

Photos are from Dariush Jamasb.

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BPP Candidate: Viraf Kapadia

September 2, 2008 – 12:59 pm
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Personal Statement and Manifesto of Viraf Kapadia

Marry Parsi and get benefit from a flat as a gift from Bombay Parsi Punchayet. it Free food for needy on daily basis

Repairing, Restoring The Dilapidated Buildings.

To change the name from Bombay Parsi Punchayet To A World Parsi Punchayet. it To return peacefully the possession of the Third Floor to The Trustees of Sir J. J. Fort Boys’ School
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WZCC - The 2008 World AGM - Registration Package

September 1, 2008 – 2:13 am
Source : zoroastrians.net

The Program for the 2008 Global AGM of the “World Zarathushti Chamber of Commece”  (WZCC) is as follows:

WZCC 2008 GLOBAL AGM – HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA

DEC 27, 2008 7:00 PM PRE-AGM GLOBAL DIRECTORS’ MEETING

DAY 1, SUN DEC 28, 2008 10:00 AM WZCC GLOBAL AGM – SESSION I

1:00 PM LUNCH ($15)

2:00 PM WZCC GLOBAL AGM – SESSION II

5:00 PM BREAK OFF FOR THE DAY

DAY 2, MON DEC 29, 2008 9:00 AM FULL DAY TRIP TO SAN ANTONIO ($50)

DAY 3, TUE DEC 30, 2008 10:00 AM VISIT STAR OIL RIG IN

GALVESTON ($23)

2:30 PM POST-AGM GLOBAL DIRECTORS’

MEETING

8:00 PM AWARDS-ENTERTAINTMENT-DINNER ($15)

DAY 4, WED DEC 31, 2008 10:00 AM COMING TOGETHER – SESSION I

12:30 PM LUNCH (HOSTED BY ZAH)

1:30 PM COMING TOGETHER – SESSION II

4:00 PM BREAK OFF FOR THE DAY

8:00 PM NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER & DANCE

($60)

JAN 01, 2009 4:00 PM FOUR DAY WESTERN CARIBBEAN

CRUISE FROM GALVESTON, TEXAS

For Registration and complete details click on the below link :

wzcc-the-2008-world-agm-registration-package

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Zoroastrian Association of Bahrain

August 30, 2008 – 3:56 am
Source : zoroastrians.net

The Zoroastrian Association of Bahrain was incorporated in the year 1956 as a non-profit organization. We, have numerous volunteers at BZA striving to provide you with many functions, social & literally events, plays and games which collectively allow us to make better use of our collaboration and its infrastructure. We are excited and eager to do more. At the same time, we are very sensitive to the fact that we as Zarathushtis need to work towards the preservation of our centuries old rich history & traditions that are being covered through our Youth of today, functions and social events.

We are extremely proud of being Zoroastrians and have great humility in being the members of our Bahrain Zoroastrian Association. Which consist of Irani Zarathushtis & Parsees from various parts of India and abroad.

Our association continues to grow at a rapid rate. Besides a thriving and active cosmopolitan Community, what Bahrain has to offer is a wonderful warm climate, its superb history along with some of the best and fantastic Real Estate bargains and numerous other Business opportunities.

For more information please visit their website at http://bahrainzoroastrianassociation.com

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BBC to film Parsi Wedding

August 29, 2008 – 6:21 am
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The BBC is filming a program called Around the World in 80 Faiths and will be filming the India segment in October 08.

In particular they are looking to film a traditional Parsi Wedding in Mumbai preferably around the 18/19 of October.

Can anyone help with this request?

If you know of anyone getting married on those two days, please drop us a note via the Contact Us tab at the top of this page and we will pass on your information to our contact at the BBC.

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Celebrations of the Baroda Parsis

August 28, 2008 – 11:08 pm
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The following is a communique from Dinkoo Mistry of Vadodra (Baroda).

We would love to carry such news and pictures of various Parsi celebrations in cities around the world. If you are a reader and would like to send us write-ups to be published here get in touch with us through the contact tab.
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Parsee General Hospital Souvenir

August 28, 2008 – 11:00 pm
Source : zoroastrians.net

A very rare Souvenir published on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee Year of The B. D. Petit Parsee General Hospital (BDP PGH) in 1972 with articles from eminent doctors and community members like Dr. H.S.Mehta, H.P.Mama, Jal Pardivala, Rustom J Vakil, M.P.Bhagat, P.S. Jhabvala, Sohrab Hakim and many more. Very interesting reading on Guide to Healthy Living, Parsis and Sport, Musical Cures, Preventive Medicine, Parsis and Blood Diseases, etc. etc.

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