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  Magical Nights in Dubai

Society Dubai Press Release

Artnet News article printed 6th November 2007:
"Charity Auction in Dubai The charity Magic of Persia is hoping to capitalise on a boom in Iranian Art. On the heels of a $15 million auction of "Modern and Contemporary Art" at Christie's Dubai, Oct 31, 2007, 32 Iranian artists have donated work to a fundraiser auction for the charity to take place on Nov.24,2007, in the Goldolphin Ballroom at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, with Jussi Pylkkanen, president of Chritie's Middle East and Europe, serving as auctioneer. The sale hopes to raise $1million for Magic of Persia's educational workshops and free family days at museums, as well as for something called Encyclopedia Iranica, a scholarly project that charts the history of Persian civilisation. Charities for children with special needs in Dubai also get a cut of the proceeds.

Artists donating work for the auction include Y.Z. Kami, Farhad Moshiri, Shirin Neshat, Shirana Shahbazi, Parviz Tanavoli and many more."


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  Whispered Secrets - Murmuring Dreams

Society UK Press Release
  Backgammon Tournament

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  British Museum Family Weekend

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  Iranian Family Weekend at the Victoria and Albert Museum

Film made by Young Film Workshop

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  Presentation by Shirin Ebadi

September 23rd 2004, Tehran

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  Inaugural Gala Highlights

Highlights from our 2004 Inaugural Gala
Also featuring performances by Mahasti and Sattar


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  20 Fingers Film Premiere

Clips from the evening

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  Music Video Preview of The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam

From Here to Beyond by Shani

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  Magic of Persia - Age of Awakening

"At its heart, the Persian Empire carries the legacy of a world of diversity and tolerance, born in an age of awakening."

A message whispered through the centuries ... Awakening future generations everywhere, and inspiring them to create a better world tomorrow." -
Age of Awakening.

The film includes location filming across the ancient Persian Empire: Pasargarde, Persepolis, Susa, Naghsh-e-Rostam and many other sites.

Interviews with: John Curtis and Vesta Curtis from the British Museum, Shahrokh Razmjou from The National Museum of Iran in Tehran as well as students from 'The British Museum Educational Programme' for Young Audiences' workshop sponsored by
Magic of Persia.

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Dubai Eye 103.8 Magic of Persia Interview

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Magic of Persia Film

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