Join us for a FREE live talk event about AROOSI: 150 Years of Iranian Wedding Traditions with Dr. Pedram Khosronejad, Adjunct Professor at Western Sydney University and Curator of Persian Arts at Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum.
Within its great ethnical diversity, religious plurality, and cultural differences, the Iranian society considers the wedding ritual and its related ceremonies and customs as one of the most important pillars of Persian culture. Iranian families within Iran and in the Diaspora celebrate the weddings of their loved ones with great joy and happiness.
The preparation of a traditional wedding may begin a year in advance with great joy. During this period, parents and family members of the bride and groom work closely together on all parts of the planning and preparation, such as the dowry list and bridal gifts, the wedding spread, and the wedding dress.
This talk will provide a highlight of cultural insight through fascinating visual art and material culture of the Iranian wedding since the reign of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (r. 1848-1896).