IC Network Rings in the Persian New Year

Members of the Iranian-Canadian Network invited Iranian-Canadians and guests from all over the world to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year. Joyous guests and dignitaries alike joined the gala to celebrate the new day at Riveria Parque Dining Banquet & Convention Centre in Vaughan. Those in attendance enjoyed a delectable meal served by Shomal Restaurant, and a live musical performance by guitarist Babak Amini. Dr. Saeid Sarrafian, president of IC Network, gave an endearing speech, which expressed the organization’s ongoing mission to help Iranian-Canadians succeed at work and in business by networking within the community. www.icnetwork.ca

TOP LEFT: Dolce Publishing Inc.’s Senior Writer and Copy Editor, Simona Panetta, smiles with President of IC Network, Dr. Saeid Sarrafian. TOP RIGHT: Guests Rocco Rossi, mayoral candidate for the city of Toronto; Peter Shurman, MPP for Thornhill, and Marlene Gallyot, Markham community activist. ABOVE: A timeless arrangement from Mojdeh Toyserkani blends white candles with crystal details, touches of red and pale pink tulips.