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.