Tuesday, December 23, 2008

CONSTITUTION of the ROOYESH CULTURAL SOCIETY

SOCIETY ACT- CONSTITUTION

The name of society is ROOYESH CULTURAL SOCIETY.

This society will operate as a NOT-FOR-PROFIT SOCIETY.

Cultural activity and community education are the main goal for the existence of this society.

The purposes of this society are:



To promote a community spirit and sense of belonging among Farsi-Speaking population here in British Columbia


To enable healthy dialogue with emphasize on practicing Democracy


To encourage diversity and social responsibility


To offer a place of significance and cultural identity


To facilitate change by being an example of how we can break the cycle of isolation, finding new friends, connecting to services, and integrating with our new Canadian home


To become active in helping our green environment and bring about awareness in areas of our responsibility for a healthy life style


To create a regular meeting space and communication forum for women and men, individuals and families, young and seniors


To offer educational seminars, workshops, and discussions about areas of culture that impact our new identity as newcomers and immigrants

Monday, December 22, 2008

It is our pleasure to announce that Rooyesh is now registered as a non- profit society called: Rooyesh Cultural Society.
We have biweekly meetings and we advertise in the Farsi speaking newspapers and magazines. Since we have now been officially registered, we like to plan for our meetings in the coming new year. I would like to ask any Iranian students and other individuals who are interested to join us and speak to our group about the "Concerns and challenges that Iranian are facing." The goal is to integrate various groups of us.Topics vary from parenting to migration to mental health issues. We also have poetry, music, film, and more fun topics.

Our meetings are in Farsi,however, if there is an English speaking guest we may be able to translate for those who attend and do not know English.
This Society is a non religious, non political group and the main goal is to Practice Democracy.
Poran Poregbal

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Happy Christmas

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Monday, December 1, 2008

Like the Flowing River by Manuel Bandeira

Be like the flowing river,

Silent in the night.

Be not afraid of the dark.

If there are stars in the sky, reflect them back.

If there are clouds in the sky,

Remember, clouds, like the river, are water,

So, gladly reflect them too,

In your own tranquil depths.