This Wednesday at Hart House, you’ll have the chance to celebrate Nowruz, the ancient Persian tradition of celebrating the arrival of spring, dating back to at least 3000 years ago. The event will feature classical Persian music, dance, and storytelling.

Attendees can also purchase Persian dishes as part of Hart House 5-Buck Lunch program. A sample of the menu:

• Khoresht-e Fesenjan (Iranian stew with chicken, pomegranate sauce and walnuts)
• Zereshk Polo Ba Morgh (barberry and zaffron rice with chicken)
• Kookoo Sibzamini (potato patties)
• Shevid Baghali Polo (lime bean with dill rice)
• Shirazi Salad (made with tomato, cucumber, onion and lemon juice).

This event is organized by Hart House, the Iranian Association at U of T (IAUT) and the Iranian Student Union at U of T (ISU).

What: The 5-buck special lunch (Persian dishes)
When: March 25, 11:45 am – 2 pm (5-buck lunch), 2pm-3pm (Iranian Art Performance)
Where: The Great Hall (5-buck lunch), Music Room (Iranian Art Performance) in Hart House

For more information and a schedule of events, see the IAUT website.

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