Houshang Shans

Houshang Shans has been a long time member of the Tirgan family and has been involved with the organization since 2010. Since then, he has held an important role in the funding department.

Houshang holds a Masters of Business Administration from Oklahoma State University. Professionally, he is currently the president of Petro Supply Ind., a leading distributor of petroleum equipment. Houshang also serves as Managing Director at Uniquip Industries, an electrical/electronic manufacturing company based out of Richmond Hill, ON.

Houshang is a passionate member of the Iranian-Canadian community and has been involved with various organizations such as the Parya Trillium Foundation, where he served on its Board of Trustees. He hopes to continue to bring opportunities for Tirgan to push its boundaries and bring sustainability to its mission.

Become a Sponsor
Sponsoring Tirgan means more than supporting an event, it means investing in the world’s leading platforms for Iranian arts, culture, and community. Your partnership helps amplify underrepresented voices, preserve cultural heritage, create meaningful cross-cultural dialogue, and bring together thousands through shared artistic and cultural experiences. By partnering with Tirgan, your brand becomes part of a movement that fosters unity, representation, and collective resilience at a time when cultural connection matters more than ever.
Our Impact
More than a festival—Tirgan is a global cultural platform shaping connection, identity, and community across generations. The following highlights illustrate the scale, reach, and impact of Tirgan.
20+
Years of operation
1200+
Total Number of programs
1M+
Total number of visitors
5000+
Total number of volunteers
1200+
Total Number of artists and speakers