Persian Community of Kansas City

By: Manochehr Kasaei On Saturday, April 20th 2019, Persian Community of Kansas City proudly participated in Asian Cultural Festival, as well as the first Miss Asia contest in Overland Park, Kansas.  We had Saba Music Band performing several songs, Heart of America Middle Eastern and Belly Dance Group performed a beautiful group dance, Paniz Borzoofard performed a piece of music with Flute, and Parisa Karimi performed two solo dances.  Keep an eye on our YouTube channel as they will be published there.  We also had a booth, where we showcased many Persian crafts and handwork.  Many thanks to Mrs. Taheri and her husband, Mark for hosting the booth this year. We are hoping that by participating in programs like these would be able to showcase some positive aspects of Iranian culture and heritage.

By: Niloufar Modaress We were one from the beginning – let’s continue... In reviewing our history, Iranians were mostly always inclusive, lending out a hand when possible to fellow citizens, extremely hospitable to other nations, and always have an extra seat or will to make room for another at our dining tables. This is a strong trait to have and one to be proud of – even today – under excruciating sanctions, our citizens still are hospitable to those visiting from other lands and make room for strangers at their dining room tables. Here, in our own backyard, this tradition continues until we mix in other variables such as entrepreneurship, cultural growth or promotion, demonstrating civilian rights – eventually becoming one voice when our country might be taken advantage of. Sooo what’s the big deal? Why should we care? It’s not our business – we’ve moved on … we’re raising children, we have great jobs, friends, and families ….. the rest is just noise or sometimes – it can be...