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Topic: Nowruz to be Recognized as National Celebration in Ontario Posted: 28-Feb-2006 at 07:08 |
Nowruz to be Recognized as National Celebration in Ontario
An act of validation of Nowruz as a
national celebration has been presented to Ontario Parliament by a
Canadian parliament member. Tehran, 28 February 2006 (CHN) --
An act of formalizing Nowruz (Persian New Year) as a national
celebration has been presented to Ontario Parliament by Mario Racco,
member of provincial parliament of Thornhill in Ontario Parliament on
23 February 2006.
Based on this proposal, 21st of March will be announced as Nowruz Day in the state of Ontario.
According
to Iranian Enthusiasts Association, in addition to presenting of this
act, Mario Racco mentioned the positive role of Iranian-Canadian
Association in this state and their efforts for promoting Canadian
society.
In addition to emphasizing the importance of Nowruz,
Rosario Marchese, a member of Trinty-Spadina provincial district in
Ontario Parliament asked for the special attention of Canadian
government to the situation of Iranian immigrants in Canada especially
in the field of job creating. She also referred to some points of a
report by Mehdi Kouhestani, an Iranian scholar, about the job problems
of Iranians in Canada such as their lower wages compared to their
Canadian counterparts and working in jobs which do not suite their
level of education and specialty.
Frank Klees, member of Oak
Ridges in Ontario Parliament also remarked the importance of Nowruz and
appreciated the Iranian-Canadian Association in development of the
society and their important role in construction, electronics,
computer, and communication sciences.
Last year, it was the
British Colombia provincial parliament which for the first time
validated Nowruz, the ancient celebration of Iranian New Year.
More
than 53 percent of Iranian population in Canada lives in Ontario State
which has 5 million population and they form one of the most successful
immigrant minority communities in Canadian society.
http://www.chn.ir/en/news/?section=2&id=6215
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Posted: 28-Feb-2006 at 08:21 |
"An act of formalizing Nowruz (Persian New Year)"
Since when is Nowruz only a Persian New Year? It is an IRANIAN new year...
Good job Ontario!
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Posted: 28-Feb-2006 at 13:04 |
Nowruz is a Persian word but it is not just a Persian festival and not even just an Iranian festival.
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Posted: 28-Feb-2006 at 17:09 |
it is an iranian festival, but its now been picked up by others.
kind of like valentines day.
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Posted: 28-Feb-2006 at 17:54 |
Now has an IE root
and Ruz is Rozh in Kurdish, so has a common Iranic root.
So the root is not Persian in particular, it is a celebrated by all iranian people and those that they have influenced.
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Posted: 04-Mar-2006 at 02:26 |
Cent, some of PKK sources which I look sometimes, refer to nowruz as JUST "Kurdish new year". they never mention the word or never associate it with Iran (not suprisingly). but its good that you don't follow their ways. right???
also, Uzbekistan and KHazakestan celebrate it to right???
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Posted: 04-Mar-2006 at 11:32 |
Presidential Message: Nowruz
March 2005
I send greetings to those celebrating Nowruz.
Nowruz marks the arrival of a new year and the celebration of
life. It has long been an opportunity to spend time with family and
friends and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Many Americans who trace their heritage to Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan,
Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Central Asia observe this special
occasion to preserve their rich heritage and ensure that their values
and traditions are passed on to future generations. This festival also
reminds all Americans of the diversity that has made our Nation
stronger and better.
Laura and I send our best wishes for peace and prosperity in the
New Year.
GEORGE W. BUSH http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/03/20050316-8.h tml
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Posted: 04-Mar-2006 at 11:58 |
what is wrong with kurds. we are iranic just like them... we are all one people. just because other kurds are in iraq and turkey, and syria, the PKK should not attack iranian culture or history, because it is also theirs in a way, because either way, kurds are iranic and iran is the land for all iranic peoples.
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Posted: 04-Mar-2006 at 13:02 |
"what is wrong with kurds. we are iranic just like them... we are all one people. just because other kurds are in iraq and turkey, and syria, the PKK should not attack iranian culture or history, because it is also theirs in a way, because either way, kurds are iranic and iran is the land for all iranic peoples."
When is PKK attacking Iranian culture and history?
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Posted: 04-Mar-2006 at 13:02 |
Land of Aryan: I know.
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Posted: 04-Mar-2006 at 13:49 |
cent, you kurds are our brothers. for example, i dont understand the kurdish mentality. like look at your signature. what do you mean kurds dont have friends? as long as there is an iran kurds will have a home. its not only you people that are being mistreated, all iranians are being mistreated! we need a democratic government, instead of fighting iran, fight for democracy in iran, be part of the solution, not the problem.
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Posted: 04-Mar-2006 at 16:19 |
"cent, you kurds are our brothers. for example, i dont understand the kurdish mentality. like look at your signature. what do you mean kurds dont have friends? as long as there is an iran kurds will have a home. its not only you people that are being mistreated, all iranians are being mistreated! we need a democratic government, instead of fighting iran, fight for democracy in iran, be part of the solution, not the problem."
It's a Kurdish proverb. Do you think I only talk about Kurds in Iran? What about 25 million other Kurds? Kurds have been tools for everyone, every nation the last 100 years, and the proverb says that. The mountains has been our home, when we fight for freedom. The proverb also indicates that noone can be trusted, not even other Kurdish parties can trust eachother.
I understand that you can't understand our mentality. You have a state. Not we. And not say that Iran is Kurds home, when only 20% of the Kurds live there.
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Posted: 04-Mar-2006 at 17:04 |
Originally posted by Cent
"cent, you kurds are our brothers. for example, i dont understand the kurdish mentality. like look at your signature. what do you mean kurds dont have friends? as long as there is an iran kurds will have a home. its not only you people that are being mistreated, all iranians are being mistreated! we need a democratic government, instead of fighting iran, fight for democracy in iran, be part of the solution, not the problem."
It's a Kurdish proverb. Do you think I only talk about Kurds in Iran? What about 25 million other Kurds? Kurds have been tools for everyone, every nation the last 100 years, and the proverb says that. The mountains has been our home, when we fight for freedom. The proverb also indicates that noone can be trusted, not even other Kurdish parties can trust eachother.
I understand that you can't understand our mentality. You have a state. Not we. And not say that Iran is Kurds home, when only 20% of the Kurds live there.
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iran, as well as tajikistan as well as aghanistan are all homes for all iranic peoples.
iran doesnt mean "land of the persians" iran means "land of aryans".
iran is the home of persians, medes, kurds, talyshi's, tajiks, etc...
its not just my home, its my kurdish brother's homes too. its your home too.
and kurds were one of the first iranic peoples. did you read the thread about kurdish history??? kurds infact helped establish the median and persian empires! we are all one people, we are brothers.
and when has iran ever used the kurds as a tool?
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Posted: 04-Mar-2006 at 21:25 |
Originally posted by Land of Aryan
@Alborz: What is wrong with you?? Lotfafan base, ekhtelafaro farmosh konin, Mersi
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what?? what did I do?
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Posted: 05-Mar-2006 at 05:07 |
"and when has iran ever used the kurds as a tool?"
For instance when Iran helped PUK and PDK against Saddam. And Saddam helped KPDI and Komela against Iran.
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Posted: 05-Mar-2006 at 06:09 |
why don't you guys put a sock in it and argue over Pm? I am sick of opening every thread and everyone is arguing over off topic nationalist issues.
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Posted: 05-Mar-2006 at 10:32 |
ok, so has anyone started their new year cleaning yet???? we have.
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Posted: 05-Mar-2006 at 11:10 |
Yes, My mother started, since last week
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Posted: 05-Mar-2006 at 14:39 |
Dear Land of Aryan, You have started a lovely and interesting topic, but I really don't know why every time people take it to some other ways and start their own arguments, anyway we the Afghans too celebrate it and count it as a blessing day and a new day to step in. So happy Naw-Roz to all members in Advance and wish this new year brings lots of joy, happiness and peace to all.
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