Chaharshanbeh Suri; Festival of Fire

Post date: Mar 10, 2015 8:04:21 AM

UPDATE:

Event will be performed tonight as planned. Please read this important notice regarding safety.

Dear ICSW Members and Friends

Please join us to ​revive the ancient Persian tradition of jumping over a (small) fire.

When: Tuesday 17 March 2015 starting around 8 pm.

Where: Houghton Bay Beach (Corner of Houghton Bay Road and The Esplanade)

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Feel free to bring your rugs, supper and thermos for coffee and tea as the weather can get cold by the beach. It is a great opportunity to socialise and participate in keeping our Persian culture alive.

Please keep an eye out for any notification in case of rain.

View Chaharshanbeh Suri Wikipedia Article: Farsi | English