PCC’s Board Meetings
Persian Cultural Center’s board of directors holds its meetings every second Wednesday of the month at the Iranian American Center (IAC). The last two meetings took place on March 9 and April 14, 2022.
Iranian School of San Diego’s 33rd Nowruz Celebration – March 13, 2022
In preparation for Nowruz, Iranian School of San Diego held a “sabzeh kari” and egg coloring event on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at the school. The Nowruz celebration was held at the Del Norte High School auditorium on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Students performed several dances, music, and songs for over 320 parents and students. During the program, awards for person of the year, honor students, and winners of the “Reading Olympics” were presented.
Persian Cultural Center
Annual Nowruz Celebration – March 19, 2022
After two years of interruption, this year PCC celebrated Nowruz at the La Jolla Marriott. At this great event, music was performed by DJ Julius. The music was enhanced by Yara on violin and Ameen Baghallian on saxophone. PCC’s Persian Dance Academy performed several beautiful dances. PCC was honored to have San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and City Councilman Mr. Raul Campillo among the guests. The mayor congratulated the Iranian American community for upholding and celebrating its culture. Councilman Campillo then read the proclamation prepared by the City of San Diego recognizing March 20th as Nowruz Day in the City of San Diego. The proclamation was then presented to PCC.
Sizdahbedar – April 3, 2022
After two dark years of COVID-19, this year PCC, in collaboration with AIAP and House of Iran, was again able to celebrate Sizdahbedar at NTC Park in Point Loma, with music, dance, and plenty of food. This year, several thousands of people attended the park for picnics and enjoyed music performed by DJ Julius, DJ Mohsen, and friends. Several businesses set up booths. Food was provided by Balboa International Market.
Jong e Farhangi – April 15, 2022
The April Jong, hosted by Ali Sadr, was held at the IAC and also broadcast online via Zoom, as well as Clubhouse. The guest of the program was Ali Akbar Moradi, a master musician who spoke about various branches of Persian music. During the lecture, several pieces of Persian traditional music were presented. The in person and virtual audiences then presented their questions in the Q &A session.
Quarantine Night’s Poems – April 20, 2022
This virtual event was hosted by Farshad Babakhani and PCC’s Poetry & Literature Committee. In the series “One poet–One poem,” Sanaei, “the father of mystic poetry,” was discussed. Attendees also read their own selected poetry.
Virtual Movie Discussion Series – April 28, 2022
Last Night in Soho (2021), directed by Edgar Wright and starring Thamasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Matt Smith, and Michael Ajao, was the selected movie for the April virtual movie discussion. Mahmoud Pirouzian hosted the discussion. The guest of the program was Mazyar Ghalami, actor and director, who reviewed the movie.
