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Dear all, 
Just before the festive season kicks off, we are delighted to reveal more details about the 2015 festival, and unveil our new-look website! 
The Edinburgh Iranian Festival will run from 6-16th February 2015, and is packed with a wide selection of events, ranging from art and music, through to history, food and – for the first time in the festival’s history – fashion.  
We have picked out some key highlights below, but you can find full details of all our events on our website and in our brochure: 

• A fashion show showcasing womenswear and accessories by contemporary Iranian designers, and a Scottish designer inspired by Iran. It will be set to Iranian music, in the Grand Gallery at the National Museum of Scotland, and followed by a panel discussion on Iranian fashion pre- and post-Islam.
• An Iranian film season organised in collaboration with the Filmhouse Cinema Edinburgh
• An art exhibition of works inspired by Iran based on the theme of Perception, at Summerhall, as well as a separate exhibition of the works of renowned Iranian artist Hassan Meshkinfam at the Sutton Gallery.
• A performance by the Glasgow-based Arazoo Symphony Orchestra at St John’s Church as part of the festival’s Opening Ceremony.
• A lecture series that will cover everything from Iranian tourism to ancient Persian history.
• Workshops, where participants can learn traditional music and calligraphy. 
• Other elements of the programme include Persian cuisine on the menu at Nawrouz restaurant, an Iranian teahouse set up within Persian Rug Village, and curated book selections at Word Power and Blackwells.   

We wish you all a great festive season, and look forward to seeing you in 2015! 

Edinburgh Iranian Festival