It’s hard to party when your heart is with people dying on the street on the other side of the world. Harder still for Seattle’s Iranian-American community, with family members caught up in the in the fight for their rights, freedom, and even their lives in Iran.
Yet party is just what we did today at the 3rd Annual Seattle Iranian Festival.
People tore themselves away from the reports streaming in online and on TV for a day to come together and celebrate the Iranian culture.
With dancing and music
Art exhibits
and of course, food. (Why does food served from the side of a truck always taste better?)
Gem, my little Rebel With a Cause, was a champ all day. She didn’t fuss and she absolutely loved the crowd – and we were there all day. I think this little one is going to be a people person.
The events inside the building were focused on the culture and heritage of the Iranian people
Outside, demonstrators showed their solidarity with the people of Iran.
I’ve been to this festival before, in fact I knew many of the participants, performers, and organizers. This has always been a fun event. But this year the Seattle Iranian Festival was amazing.
Throughout history the Iranian people have been phenomenally resilient. I believe this will continue to be the case.
Keep Iran in your heart this week.
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judy, it was great to meet your new daughter yesterday! -negin-
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I wish we could have made it. My heart has been with Iran and her people. Thanks for the photos and sharing your day.
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I’ve been really disgusted with the news focus on You Know Who, as it seems that the REALLY IMPORTANT THINGS like the situation in Iran are all but forgotten. *Sigh.*
This looks like a wonderful festival. We are studying ancient world history this year, and we are moving into the middle East. From Egypt to Persia. Got a couple new Persian books from InterLibrary Loan, can’t wait to read them to the kids!!
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