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A R C H I V E Archive
A cosmopolitan Iranian looks at current events in Iran and beyond:
Located half-way between West and East, and influenced by its ancient Persian heritage as well as the dominant religion in the country, for decades Iran has been struggling with its schizophrenic identity. Tradition or Modernity? Is there a third way out?
Which direction are we moving to? Today, a new generation of young Iranians is shaping the future of the country. Many observers believe that Iranian youth and women are forces of change in the country--changes that will have implications beyond Iran, throughout the region or perhaps around the globe. In addition to these recurrent themes, you will read about my own trivial pursuits and interests, music, culture, movies, and etc. After all, life goes on, whether you live in East or West! See the world through the eyes of a young Iranian!
Yesterday This Day's Madness did prepare To-morrow's Silence, Triumph, or Despair: Drink! for you not know whence you came, nor why; Drink! for you know not why you go, no where. -From Rubaiyat by Omar-Khayyam (c. 1110 A.D.) *Title painting: "La joie de vivre" by Pablo Picasso  Monday, February 10, 2003
Yes! Sounds good! Good night!
Dance It's almost surreal when I come to think of it! Dance has been prohibited in my country for the past 23 years! Such a healthy activity, part of every culture and civilization, a way of celebration and expression of joy has been banned! But then, like many other prohibitions in today's Iran, the public ban didn't mean that people didn't dance in private! Now, it seems that even in public things are changing: check out these photos from a recent theatre festival in Tehran.
Posted at 1:16 AM
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