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Mehregan Persian Festival
Festivals
Mehregan Persian Festival
Sunday, September 17 | 11 am – 3 pm
Enjoy this ancient Zoroastrian and Persian Festival celebrating the end of the harvest and beginning of Winter. Honoring Mithra, the god of light, friendship, and love, this cultural celebration is fun for the whole family.
Event Schedule (Key Courtyard Unless Otherwise Noted)
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10 am - 4 pm |
Free General Admission to the Museum for all Santa Ana Residents** |
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11 am - 3 pm |
Family-Friendly Activities |
| 12 pm |
Music by Delnavazan Persian Traditional Band |
| 12:25 pm | Dance Performance By Kooshesh Persian School |
| 12:30 pm |
Puppet show, "THE STORY OF NAMAKI" By Negar Estakhr & Maryam Rasekh with Music by Vandad Arezoo Music Academy |
| 1 pm | Music by Delnavazan Persian Traditional Band |
| 1:30 pm | Dance Performance by Kooshesh Persian School |
| 1:45 pm | Music by Delnavazan Persian Traditional Band |
| 2:20 pm |
Dance Performance By Kooshesh Persian School |
| 2:30 pm | Puppet show, "THE STORY OF NAMAKI" By Negar Estakhr & Maryam Rasekh with Music by Vandad Arezoo Music Academy |
This event is part of Bowers Museum's monthly Free Family Festival series, generously sponsored by the Nicholas Endowment.
*A recording of the festival will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube one week after the event takes place.
Click here to download the full 2023 Festival Schedule.
*Note: Road closures on 9/17 on Main Street may limit access to Bowers Museum at 17th Street and Main Street. Plan to come early and enjoy a full day at the festival.
Event details
September 17, 2023 11:00 am - 3:00 pm