Illustrative report
Kooshk Varjavand getting prepared for Sadeh Celebration


 
Sima Mehrazar:  A group of Zoroastrian youth worked together to prepare Kooshk Varjavand ground for Sadeh celebration.


Kooshk Varjavand getting prepared for Sadeh celebration – in the past it was a custom for each person or family to bring a piece of wood to prepare the firewood for Sadeh fire, and this was part of the Sadeh ceremony.

Kooshk Varjavand getting prepared for Sadeh Celebration – gathering firewood and twigs for the Sadeh fire

Kooshk Varjavand getting prepared for Sadeh Celebration – this year Sadeh will again be held in Kooshk, after a few years gap.  Last year it was held in Marker ground, in Tehran Pars.


Kooshk Varjavand getting prepared for Sadeh Celebration – the youth, representing the Zoroastrian community and all Iranians, volunteered in this sudden cold weather, to gather the firewood for the fire.

Kooshk Varjavand getting prepared for Sadeh Celebration

Kooshk Varjavand getting prepared for Sadeh Celebration – Sadeh is to celebrate discovery of fire and the beginning of civilization.

Kooshk Varjavand getting prepared for Sadeh Celebration – Sadeh is to celebrate discovery of fire and the beginning of civilization.


Kooshk Varjavand getting prepared for Sadeh Celebration – unity and oneness is a sign of good thoughts that brings these active young boys and girls together.

Kooshk Varjavand getting prepared for Sadeh Celebration

Kooshk Varjavand getting prepared for Sadeh Celebration

Kooshk Varjavand getting prepared for Sadeh Celebration – selecting the right place for installing electric lamps, where wiring would be possible, is a difficult job.

Kooshk Varjavand getting prepared for Sadeh Celebration – wiring and installing electric lamps on the path is difficult and needs expertise – well done


Kooshk Varjavand getting prepared for Sadeh Celebration – the basketball ground was converted into a hall for holding the Sadeh programs.

photographer: Farzin Felfeli
Translation by Rowshan Lohrasbpour