PCC’s Board Meetings
Persian Cultural Center’s board of directors holds its meetings virtually, via Zoom. The last two meetings took place on January 11 and February 13, 2024.
Ostad Kaboli’s Calligraphy Exhibition
—January 13-25, 2024
On Saturday, January 13, PCC held an art exhibition of Ostad Yadolah Kaboli at the Iranian American Center. He is undoubtedly one of the masters of the “shekasteh” style of calligraphy in Iran. Many of San Diego’s art lovers attended the opening night on January 13, enjoying the opportunity to view Mr. Kaboli’s beautiful calligraphy art and meet with him. The following day, over 30 art enthusiasts attended a workshop on the art of Iranian calligraphy taught by Mr. Kaboli. The art exhibition was open to the public until January 25, 2024.
A Poet and a Poem—January 17, 2024
In a virtual event, the biographies and poems of “Jahan Malek Khatoon” were presented by the Poetry and Literature Group of San Diego and young students from ISSD. Additionally, a special guest, Mrs. Nooshin Jamnejad, shared insights into her life and literary works.
Dustless Ocean: A Music Concert—January 20, 2024
On the evening of Saturday, January 20, a sold-out crowd enjoyed an enchanting night of Persian Music at the Iranian American Center. Alireza Shahmohammadi (vocals), Pejman Haddadi (percussion), Sirvan Manhoobi (setar and oud), and Behfar Bahadoran (setar) performed beautiful pieces composed by Behfar Bahadoran and Sivan Manhoobi.
Film and Discussion—January 28, 2024
The film and discussion program for December was dedicated to the film Dragon Arrives!, directed by Mani Haghighi, produced in 2016. This film was screened at the Iranian American Center and was reviewed in person and virtually in the second part of the program. Mahmoud Reza Pirouzian was the program’s host and moderator.
The Human Rights Watch Film Festival
—February 2-10, 2024
The Human Rights Watch Film Festival was held from February 2-10, 2024, at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. Several films were screened in person and online. We Dare to Dream and Seven Winters in Tehran were among the films that were co-sponsored by PCC.
A Poet and a Poem—February 21, 2024
The twenty-eighth session of “A Poet and a Poem” took place on February 21. This virtual session featured the biography and poems of “Rashid al-Din Vatvat,” presented by the Poetry and Literature Group of San Diego. Additionally, poems were recited by ISSD students as well as other attendees of the event.
Film and Discussion—February 25, 2024
The film and discussion program for February was dedicated to the film My Happy Family (2017), directed by Simon Groß and Nana Ekvtimishvili, with actors Ia Shugliashvili, Merab Ninidze, Berta Khapava. This film was screened at the Iranian American Center and was reviewed in person and virtually in the second part of the program. The guest of the program was Tania Ahmadi, the film critic of Peyk. Mahmoud Reza Pirouzian was the program’s host and moderator.
PCC Youth Committee
The Youth Committee convened its monthly meetings at the Persian Cultural Center on December 17 and January 12. During this time, members played a vital role in organizing and maintaining the PCC library situated within the center.
The first Family Night of the year took place on February 9, 2024, at PCC, which also kicked off the Youth Committee’s inaugural Toy Drive. During the toy drive’s run from February 9-March 2, we requested new toys in their original packaging, which will be distributed to children who may not have the opportunity to experience the joy of receiving a new toy during the holidays.
The PCC Youth Committee expresses sincere gratitude for your continuous support and active participation, which significantly contributes to the flourishing community. The Committee would also like to extend special thanks to our dedicated members.
