Programs

Mehregan Festival*

SUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 7 | 11 AM – 3 PM

This month, celebrate Mehregan, the festival of autumn that honors Mithra, the god of light, friendship, and love. Presented in partnership with Farhang Foundation. Farhang Foundation is a member-supported nonreligious, nonpolitical, and nonprofit foundation dedicated to celebrating Iranian art and culture for the benefit of the global community.

Celebrate with Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s beautiful Key Courtyard. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival.

Event Schedule

11 AM - 3 PM	Free art projects: Iranian Royal Crowns and Watercolor Leaf Prints; Face painting; Samples of traditional Iranian sweets

12 PM	Music performance by Aria Music Academy

12:30 PM	Dance Performance by Melieka Fathi Dance Company

12:45 PM	Music perfromance by Aria Music Academy

1:15 PM	Dance performance by Aryssa Dance Group

1:30 PM	Traditional Iranian drum performance by DafBang

1:45 PM	INTERMISSION

2:15 PM	Music performance by Aria Music Academy

2:30 PM	Dance performance by Melieka Fathi Dance Company

2:45 PM	Traditional Iranian drum performance by DafBang

3 PM	Traditional drum performance by Daf Drummers