The enduring legacy of Zoroastrianism: Parsi community gathers to celebrate Nowruz Who would have thought that anyone could get a comprehensive taste of Zoroastrian culture in one day, in Melbourne? Food, song and dance performances, a history documentary, a cultural exhibition and, possibly, the entire Zoroastrian community in Victoria, were all on offer at Kingston… Continue reading Melbourne Parsis Celebrate New Year in Style
Category: Festivities
Happy Parsi New Year 2016 Saal 1386 Y.Z.
Today marks the beginning of a new year according to the Shehenshahi Parsi calendar and we would like to take this opportunity to wish each and every single one of you a very Happy New Year….Navu Varas Mubarak ! May this be the year when we find the best in all of us as individuals… Continue reading Happy Parsi New Year 2016 Saal 1386 Y.Z.
Navroz Mubarak 2016
On behalf of all of us at Parsi Khabar we wish you a very Happy Navroze 2016.
Festivals: A Fond Memory
India thrives on festivals. A time to rejoice, festivals are supposed to bind different people together. There are some common festivals celebrated all over the country and there are some which are specific to a region, community or religion. Alas when any festival is celebrated, noise and pollution become an integral part of the festivity.… Continue reading Festivals: A Fond Memory
Mumbai Parsis hail upcoming New Year with food, fun and frolic
Who needs to travel around the world to experience different cultures when you live in a country where multiple cultures nestle together? India is truly blessed to taste the flavours a myriad of cultural celebrations, each one with it’s unique touch. One such is the Parsi New Year or Navroz celebrated on the first day… Continue reading Mumbai Parsis hail upcoming New Year with food, fun and frolic
Navroz The New Day at the United Nations
This film from India was screened at the United Nations last month as part of the celebrations of the International Day of Navroze – Preserving an Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The film was commissioned by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The Film captures the essence of how Navroz is celebrated in India… Continue reading Navroz The New Day at the United Nations
Jamshedi Navroze Mubarak 2015
On behalf of the entire team at Parsi Khabar we wish you all, our dear readers; and your families, loved ones and friends a Happy Jamshedi Navroze 2015. We thank you for your readership and support and look forward to it in the years ahead. The Haft Seen table below is laid out at the… Continue reading Jamshedi Navroze Mubarak 2015
