The first part of our event is in English and after a break we continue with the Persian section of the programme. امسال نیز با دوبخش انگلیسی و فارسی در خدمت دوستان خواهیم بود. قسمت اول برنامه شامل بخش انگلیسی است و بعد از زمان تنفس با بخش فارسی برنامه‌ها را دنبال می‌کنیم شرکت در بزرگداشت فردوسی رایگان می‌باشد. لطفا برای رزرو بلیت رایگان خود نام‌نویسی نمایید. تعداد جاها محدود می‌باشد

Dr Mahmoud Kavir (Mahmood Kavir), historian, poet and playwright, is the main speaker for the 16th Commemoration Day of Ferdowsi in Manchester — “Kingship Rituals in the Shahnameh: Iraj, Kaykhosrow, Bahram, and Siavash.” Lecture in Farsi. عنوان سخنرانی دکتر محمود کویر (دکترای تاریخ از پژوهشکده فرهنگ ایران) در شانزدهمین بزرگداشت فردوسی در منچستر: آیین شهریاری در شاهنامه: ایرج، کیخسرو، بهرام و سیاوش. این سخنرانی به فارسی است

Dr. Shahireh Sharif at the 16th Ferdowsi Commemoration — “A Glimpse of Negotiation in the Shahnameh.” A brief, compelling look at how Rostam negotiates in battle. This talk is in Farsi. روایت‌گری رحیم رحیم‌زاده و دکتر شهیره شریف به فارسی عنوان روایت: جلوه‌ای از مذاکره در شاهنامه خلاصه گفتار: نگاهی کوتاه به نحوه مذاکره رستم در جنگ

Rahim Rahimzadeh, an active participant in the Shahnameh-reading workshops of the “Friends of Shahnameh,” author (book and critical essays), director of the Iranian Cultural/Art Center of Manchester (organizing poetry and music nights), host and writer of Sedaye Ashna radio in Manchester. Rahim Rahimzadeh at the 16th Ferdowsi Commemoration — “A Glimpse of Negotiation in the Shahnameh.” A brief, compelling look at how Rostam negotiates in battle. This talk is in Farsi. آقای رح

شانزدهمین بزرگداشت فردوسی در منچستر. عنوان سخنرانی دکتر ثریا فیلی زند (فارغ‌التحصیل در رشته‌های ادبیات و مطالعات خاورمیانه) به فارسی: خون برخون: شاهنامه و زنجیره انتقام خلاصه گفتار فریدون و تقسیم جهان: عدالت بی مهر، زنجیره حسد و انتقام هدف: بیداری خرد عاطفی در بکارگیری عدالت

he Commemoration Day of Ferdowsi offers local Farsi writers an opportunity to showcase their books, while giving book lovers the chance to purchase directly from the authors. There will also be a book exchange table, where you can bring a book (in English or Farsi) you’ve already read and choose another title in return.

Sama Soltani painter and illustrator of Shahnameh is our artist speaker this year. The title of her talk at the 16th Commemoration Day of Ferdowsi in Manchester is: A visual analysis of the image of Kayumars from the Shahnameh of Tahmasp.

Dr. Atefeh Einali a Santoor player and composer is playing at the 16th Commemoration Day of Ferdowsi in Manchester.

گروه "پرسه و قهوه به شرط کتاب" تقدیم می‌نماید: فرصتی طلایی برای دوستداران کتاب به زبان فارسی. با نویسندگان و مترجمان منچستر و حومه که به فارسی می‌نویسند آشنا شویم. در جلسه‌ای به صحبت‌های این نویسندگان گوش خواهیم سپرد و فرصتی خواهیم داشت تا ازنمایشگاه کتاب که شامل کتاب‌های این نویسندگان برای فروش است دیدن نماییم. این برنامه با حمایت گروه یاران، در مکان دائمی یاران برگزار می‌شود. شرکت در جلسه برای همگی رایگان می‌باشد

Performing my monologue, 'The Rules of Invisibility' at Islington Mill.

'Downhill Blues' is a monologue that uses the swiss cheese analogy to explore discrimination. ‘Ownership’, ‘labelling’, ‘dehumanisation’, and ‘obedience without critical thinking and maintaining ethical standards’ can lead to moral exclusion.

Downhill Blues is a monologue that uses the swiss cheese analogy to explore discrimination. ‘Ownership’, ‘labelling’, ‘dehumanisation’, and ‘obedience without critical thinking and maintaining ethical standards’ can lead to moral exclusion.

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