Tirgan, the largest Iranian Festival, is around the corner.
Tirgan continues to remain the reflection of the Iranian art and culture through a four-day festival, in summer of 2011. The second round of Tirgan Festival will take place from July 21 to 24, 2011 at the Harbourfront Centre, Toronto; a city that rightfully prides itself in welcoming diversity. We are making a deliberate effort to include contributions from various ethnic groups in Iran in as many artistic and cultural disciplines as possible, showcasing internationally acclaimed as well as local artists and performers who celebrate Iranian heritage through music, dance, theatre, cinema, literature, and visual arts. Tirgan also features Iranian cuisine and special arts and crafts presentations made available by vendor kiosks.
This four-day festival is going to be an engaging, educating, and entertaining experience for a wide range of audiences.
Miscellaneous News
• Rumor has it that Iranian actress, Fatemeh Motamed Aria, one of Iran's most respected and well known actresses, is going to be one of the many participants in Tirgan Cinema.
• Rastak Music Group will perform in Tirgan 2011. For a glimpse of their performance please visit:
• It is expected that, the great Iranian director, Bahman Farmanara will be present in Tirgan 2011.
Tirgan 2011 Short Story Contest
Tirgan 2011 invites those interested in writing to participate in this contest.
Please make submission by February 15, 2011, to:
writing@tirgan.ca
Inside Tirgan
• Liberty Development Corporation is now Tirgan 2011’s Presenting Sponsor! ($50,000)
• The Tirgan Family Page has recently been launched
Sponsorship, Vendor and Volunteering Opportunities
• Volunteering opportunities: Tirgan is pleased to invite interested individuals to join the Tirgan volunteer body and to help making this year's festival yet another success.
• Vendor opportunities: Tirgan's Marketing and Sales team is proceeding with the Iranian Bazaar and Taste of Iran vendor and restaurant registration. Should you be interested in such opportunities, please submit a complete application form in order to be added to the waiting list.
• Sponsorship opportunities: Interested business owners can now contact Tirgan for more information on how to become a Tirgan sponsor. This is a great opportunity to advertise your business to more than 100,000 visitors.
Tirgan in Media
Hafteh Magazine writes about Tirgan 2011 Short Story and Short Film Contests
Interviewed by Radiofarda, Abbas Maroufi, the prominent Iranian writer describes his role in initiating Tirgan 2011 Short Story Contest from Berlin, Germany.
In an interview with Vancouver Shargon weekly, Tirgan's Art director, Maria Sabaye Moghadam explains about the Tirgan Literature Program and the Short Story Contest.
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