Persian Night: Yalda 2012

The Iranian Societies of Imperial College, UCL, Surrey and City invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening full of Iranian Culture, Cuisine, Live Music & Dancing. Dress Code: Smart Ticket Includes: * 3-course Buffet Dinner & Drink (vegetarian diet catered for) * Expert Talk on Yalda History & Poetry Reading * Live Music Performances (from a renowned special guest - to be announced nearer the event!) * Club and Dance (with cash bar) **Limited availability on tickets * The Festival of "Yalda" - Winter Solstice Celebrations/Traditions in Iran The winter solstice, December 21st or 22nd, is the longest night of the year. For example, this year, on 21st December London (England) will see only seven hours and 49 minutes of daylight. Near the winter solstice, the length of the day changes very slowly, as does the Sun's height in the sky - one of the reasons why the long winter nights seem to go on forever! In Iran, the winter solstice has been celebrated for centuries and it is called Shab-e yalda, which refers to the birthday or rebirth of the sun. We have decided to celebrate Yalda earlier this year to avoid the end of term holidays. For the first time, Imperial College, UCL, Surrey and City universities have joined to bring you a night of culture, including live music, poetry, dinner and dance to celebrate this long lasting tradition.