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WZC: 21st century concerns
In accordance with the theme of the 10th World Zoroastrian Congress "Zoroastrianism in the 21st century: Nurturing growth and affirming our identity,” the Congress will concentrate on discussing the community’s strengths, weaknesses and opportunities. It will also attempt to see that the "focus is on the community,” mentions a press release sent to Parsiana by Mehli P. Colah, chief executive officer of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP).
To be held in Bombay from December 27 to 31, 2013, the Congress will be sponsored "to a significant extent” by Dr Cyrus S. Poonawalla, chairman, Serum Institute of India Limited. Various committees have been formed to ensure smooth functioning. The organizing committee is headed by BPP chairman Dinshaw Mehta and comprises the other six trustees — Arnavaz Mistry, Jimmy Mistry, Khojeste Mistree, Yazdi Desai, Armaity Tirandaz and Muncherji Cama — along with publisher Maneck Davar, honorary secretary, Colah and Cawas Panthaki, senior executive welfare, BPP.
Pheroza Godrej and Firoza Punthakey-Mistree have conceptualized an exhibition on Parsi heritage titled "From Canton to Mumbai — The Story of Parsi Textiles.” To be held at the National Gallery of Modern Art, it will showcase Parsi Iranian textiles and costumes, the press release notes.
Approximately 30 sessions and panel discussions conducted by eminent speakers and scholars from all over the world will cover diverse topics. These are: socio-religious issues including declining demography and how to arrest the decline; lessons from history, including global cooperation and respecting opposing views; youth affairs, women’s rights and status; role of mobeds/mobedi in the future, including how to attract young men to the priestly profession and options available with the growing shortage of priests in the diaspora; arts, theater and law — aspects of community living; co-relation between rituals and religion; and a section dedicated to Iranian matters.
The international logo competition, carrying a prize of Rs 1,00,000, was won by 31-year-old designer Ashdeen Lilaowala from New Delhi. "In my logo, I have artistically represented the Farohar along with a handshake… an expression of equality. It signifies a union of mind, body and soul. It is a positive symbol, which signifies peace and unity.” The contest, open to all Parsi/Iranian Zoroastrians, received an overwhelming response with more than 350 entries from persons ranging in age from 13 to 83, coming from India, USA, Iran, Canada, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Australia and the UK, reveals the press release.
Further details about the Congress will be posted on its website: www.wzcmumbai.com
To be held in Bombay from December 27 to 31, 2013, the Congress will be sponsored "to a significant extent” by Dr Cyrus S. Poonawalla, chairman, Serum Institute of India Limited. Various committees have been formed to ensure smooth functioning. The organizing committee is headed by BPP chairman Dinshaw Mehta and comprises the other six trustees — Arnavaz Mistry, Jimmy Mistry, Khojeste Mistree, Yazdi Desai, Armaity Tirandaz and Muncherji Cama — along with publisher Maneck Davar, honorary secretary, Colah and Cawas Panthaki, senior executive welfare, BPP.Pheroza Godrej and Firoza Punthakey-Mistree have conceptualized an exhibition on Parsi heritage titled "From Canton to Mumbai — The Story of Parsi Textiles.” To be held at the National Gallery of Modern Art, it will showcase Parsi Iranian textiles and costumes, the press release notes.
Approximately 30 sessions and panel discussions conducted by eminent speakers and scholars from all over the world will cover diverse topics. These are: socio-religious issues including declining demography and how to arrest the decline; lessons from history, including global cooperation and respecting opposing views; youth affairs, women’s rights and status; role of mobeds/mobedi in the future, including how to attract young men to the priestly profession and options available with the growing shortage of priests in the diaspora; arts, theater and law — aspects of community living; co-relation between rituals and religion; and a section dedicated to Iranian matters.
The international logo competition, carrying a prize of Rs 1,00,000, was won by 31-year-old designer Ashdeen Lilaowala from New Delhi. "In my logo, I have artistically represented the Farohar along with a handshake… an expression of equality. It signifies a union of mind, body and soul. It is a positive symbol, which signifies peace and unity.” The contest, open to all Parsi/Iranian Zoroastrians, received an overwhelming response with more than 350 entries from persons ranging in age from 13 to 83, coming from India, USA, Iran, Canada, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Australia and the UK, reveals the press release.
Further details about the Congress will be posted on its website: www.wzcmumbai.com
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