Cultural Spotlight: Tirgan

Join us as we delve into the ancient mid-summer rain festival called Tirgan. Tirgan is a non-secular Zorastrian festival full of opportunities to make wishes! Typically celebrated in the first few days of July, customs include splashing water, dancing, reciting poetry, and serving spinach soup and sholezard, as well as wearing rainbow-colored bracelets.    Tune in for some modern ideas and ways to bring Tirgan into your summer fun and activities!   Subscribe+ to the Modern Persian Food podcast for a new episode every Wednesday! And tell a friend you think might be interested!   All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at: Episodes Co-host Beata Nazem Kelley blog: BeatsEats – Persian Girl Desperately Addicted to Food! Co-host Bita Arabian blog: Oven Hug - Healthy Persian Recipes | Modern Persian Recipes Podcast production by: Alvarez Audio