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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, March 20, 2014 | 4 I R A N I A N N E W Y E A R ' S P A R T Y Oakville's Iranian community celebrated the Iranian New Year Saturday at the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre. Clockwise from top left, Shokoofeh haay Bahari dancers Romina Sedighy, left, Ashley Bahadori, and Viona Kouhi entertain guests. Roozbeh Mafi plays the instrument called the daf while the traditional character, Uncle Nowruz, makes an appearance during the festivities. According to tradition, he is the uncle of the New Year and always makes an appearance to usher in the springtime. The Aavaa Choir also performed during the celebration. |photos by Michael Ivanin - special to the Beaver Voted the Best in Oakville We Invite you to find out why! Call today for your personal tour. We'd love to have you join us! Retirement Living 380 Sherin Drive, Oakville, Ontario (905) 847-1413 www.vistamere.ca At Its Best