YALDA (Chelleh)

In the east more than in the west, life-styles have often remained more in tune with nature. Therefore, natural rhythms change from morning to evening, from month to month, and finally from season to season. This integration of nature into life cycles is especially true in Iran. The winter solstice, December 21 or 22, is the longest night of the year. In Iran this night is called SHAB-E YALDAA, which refers to the birthday or rebirth of the sun. The ceremony is traced to the primal concept of Light and Good against Darkness and Evil in the ancient Iranian religion. More...

Friday December 19th, 2003 at the International Center located on UCONN campus

7:00 P.M. till midnight

Directions:

• From I-84, take exit 68; Rte. 195-south
• Drive all the way on 195-S (about 7-8 miles) till you reach the UCONN campus
• Take a right onto Mansfield Road (the first right after passing the Mirror Lake)
• Take the third left onto Whitney Road
• Drive up the hill until you reach the part of the road that veers left.
• Park there. The International Center is located in West Campus, Aslop B, on the first floor.