The Friends of the Persian Culture Association holds its 30th Conference online with an astonishing achievement.

Due to Covid19, the 30th annual Conference of the Friends of Persian Culture was held online. The number of viewers is estimated at 4,500 on the first day. The website introduces the Association as follows:

“The Association is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Its budget derives from registration fees and individual tax-deductible contributions as well as income from sales of books and other gift items at the bookstore.

The Association’s voluntary Board members are Dr. Fuad Ziai, Mrs. Guitty Ejtemai, Mrs. Hermien Hoveydai, Mrs. Jaleh Khadem, Mr. Kambiz Mobini, Ms. Nooshin Agahi, Mrs. Gita Nabili, and Mr. Omid Milani.
The main objectives of the Association are:

♦ Assisting individuals of Iranian descent to stay in touch with and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural, artistic, and literary heritage of Iran.

♦ Encouraging children, youth, and young adults of Iranian descent living abroad to familiarize themselves with and gain a deeper appreciation of Persian arts, literature, and culture.
♦ Helping English speaking friends and family members to gain an appreciation of Persian culture.
♦ Promoting systematic and comprehensive study of Persian arts, culture, and history.
♦ Creating dialogue in a loving, respectful, and friendly atmosphere amongst Iranians with different religions, ethnicities, and ideologies.

The presentations by scholars and other participants in these sessions reflect the personal and or academic views and opinions of the presenters and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association. The organizers hope that all discussions are conducted in a spirit of goodwill and respect for the views of others, leading to bonds of friendship and tolerance and greater familiarity with the precious heritage of the blessed land of Iran.”

The conferences held for the past thirty years to establish a correlation with Iranians aiming to build a positive and loving around the globe. These conferences have been considered as the most successful, friendly, and content-packed gatherings of Iranians all over the world.

The programs will be broadcast live through Fopca.com, associations website, as well as on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8kNIo60h3CvZhpliCENJhg, and one their Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/associationofthefriendsofpersianculture. The Conference is free and open to all.