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Category Archives: NAZC 2012
Zarathushti Identity: Dr. Ali Jafarey
ZAGNY will be hosting the XVI North American Congress in August 2012. The theme of this congress is “Zarathushti existence in the contemporary world”.
Between now and the August of 2012 we would like to explore various facets of this theme, to better understand all its dimensions and determine how it might best be presented at the congress. To that end ZAGNY has scheduled a few presentations, by scholars and by people who have deeply reflected on this theme.
The first lecture of this pre-conference series was held on April 03, 2011, Dr. Ali Jafarey was the speaker, and shared his views on the topic of “Zarathushti identity: what makes a person Zarathushti”
He expressed his views on what some of the potential threats are that we must overcome if we want to ensure not just the survival but blossoming of our religion.
This is the first of a three lecture series, leading up to the XVI North American Zarathushti Congress in 2012.
The lectures are organised by the Program Committee of the 2012 NAZC under the aegis of the Zoroastrian Association of Greater New York 9ZAGNY).
All opinions expressed are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of ZAGNY and NAZC 2012.
Dr, Jafarey was the first speaker of this series. We will invite other speakers with different expertise areas, different belief structures, and different views about what our challenges are and how to overcome them. We believe there is strength in diversity. ZAGNY does not endorse any specific view, but it strongly endorses a need for an open, vigorous and respectful dialogue on the subject. Zarathushtra asked his listeners, “listen carefully to what I have to say, reflect upon this each of you individually, and make your own choice.”
This is what we ask you to do as different speakers present their varied perspectives.
Sasoo No Suntaap: Natak
THE NATAK EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO A MEDICAL EMERGENCY TO A CAST MEMBER
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused to anyone. Please feel free to write to webmaster@zagny.org if you have any questions or concerns
Zoroastrian Association of Greater New York (ZAGNY) presents a Parsi Gujarati Natak: SASOO NO SUNTAAP.
Produced and acted by the acclaimed Toronto Parsi Drama Group, proceeds will benefit the XVI North American Zarathushti Congress 2012.
In this original comedy we get a glimpse into the lives of Pervin and Rustom, an ordinary Bombay couple with an extraordinary family. Members of the small, tight-knit Parsi community – Persians who settled in India in the last millennium and follow the Zoroastrian religion – the couple has its peculiarities, dysfunctional in-laws, and family secrets – all of which make for an evening filled with laughter. Take a look at the lighter moments of everyday life with Pervin and Rustom, the dominating mother-in-law Naju and her hen-pecked husband Phiroze, Naju’s sister Coomi and brother Jimmy, in a comedy of errors.
Sasoo No Suntaap debuted earlier this year in Toronto to sold-out crowds. The highly acclaimed Toronto Parsi Drama Group will be traveling to the New York area for two very special performances this fall. Performances will be in Parsi-Gujarati. Proceeds of these two performances will go toward the XVI North American Zoroastrian Congress to be held in Rye, NY in August 2012.
Calling all the Dancers !
The Social Committee for the 2012 Congress is looking for children with experience in dancing! We are looking for boys and girls of all ages who have some experience in ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop to help us with our variety of performances that evening!
PLEASE NOTE:
1. The tryouts will be held on June 4, at 10:30AM sharp at the Darbe Meher! Please make every effort to attend since there will not be another opportunity to join our team.
2. Children must be able to attend all practices and be an active participant. Missing practices will result in being removed from our team. Practice days will be during the summer (2011) and will become more frequent once the date comes closer.
3. There will be a cost involved for costumes for the performance night.
4. Lastly, each child will need to have proper shoes and attire for all practices (i.e. ballet shoes/tap shoes/jazz shoes/paws and leotard/tights/shorts/skirt).
