Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="/files/original/vol1_no3_fall2002.pdf" target="_blank">vol1_no3_fall2002.pdf</a> Title A name given to the resource 2002 - Fall Newsletter Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2002 - Fall Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Persian Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Persia House of Michigan Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2002 - Fall Description An account of the resource To our many supporters who havecontacted us about the commentary("Thanks and Regret") in the lastnewsletter, we thank you. As manyare already aware, we have learnedthat the author of the commentary infact did not personally attend the PSAcultural show.Indeed, the author's depiction of ourevent is quite puzzling to those whoactually did attend. The commentarybemoaned an utter lack of Persianlanguage or culture in our program.However, as advertised (CelebratingPersian-American Culture), we offereda vibrant show, with traditional andcontemporary dances, singingperformances in Persian, comicalskits, a touch of poetry, a bit of history,and even some insightful lessons onNoruz traditions. We announced inPersian at the beginning of the eventthat we would conduct the majority ofthe show in English out of respect forour many non-Iranian friends in theaudience. Our guests includedprofessors, deans, and students of theUniversity of Michigan, as well asState Representative Marc Shulman,for whom we presented a special giftof appreciation for his tremendoussupport of our entire community. Weare proud to have created a venuewhere non-Iranians could come andlearn about our culture and feelwarmed, welcomed, and respected.This is a feature that is rare amongmost cultural organizations and isneeded at a time when our homelandis so gravely misunderstood.Perhaps the most entertaining featureof the commentary was the poeticlament of our alleged failure to singthe Soroode Ey Iran. In fact, ourshow opened with the Sorood amidstbreathtaking images of the TakhteJamshid and other historical sites ofIran. Several people have emailedspecifically to thank us for the singingof the Sorood. We do wish that theauthor would have shared in ourmelodies. Indeed, his own words echohis absence more loudly than wecould. Over 800 people joined ouraudience that memorable evening andenthusiastically applauded our efforts.We strive to continually improve our show, & welcome any feedback to(persians.board@umich.edu) fromthose who attended. With sincerethanks to the Persia House ofMichigan and all our communitymembers for their support over theyears, we look forward to sharingmore great memories at future culturalshows and events.Respectfully yours,The Persian Students AssociationUniversity of Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Persia House of Michigan Relation A related resource vol1_no3_fall2002.pdf (p.3) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived vol1_no3_fall2002.pdf Title A name given to the resource RESPONSE to "Thanks and Regret” Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Article