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Man (or Woman) of People, Heroes in Iranian Culture

From Kaveh the Ironsmith to Arash the Archer: How Ordinary People Become the Measure of a Nation

Jan 20 • afarin@transtrategy.com

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The Cypress of Iran: A Tree Rooted in History, Myth, and Art

Dec 17, 2024 • afarin@transtrategy.com

Looking for Solace in An Old Poet

Apr 25, 2025 • afarin@transtrategy.com

The Hallmarks of Balance & Harmony in The Iranian New Year

Mar 14, 2025 • afarin@transtrategy.com

The Hidden Iranian Architectural Masterpiece

Aug 29, 2025 • afarin@transtrategy.com

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What Does Love to Do with it?

How love became a language of resistance in Iranian literature

Feb 10 • afarin@transtrategy.com

Shaking The House

At the end of the year, Iranians perform a Khaneh Takani, literally shaking the house, to prepare for the new year.

Dec 31, 2025 • afarin@transtrategy.com

Holiday Greetings

The holiday season invites reflection and a return to the stories that shape us.

Dec 24, 2025 • afarin@transtrategy.com

Fate & Discovery

Exploring Iranian wisdom, mythology, and the unexpected turns that shape our lives.

Dec 1, 2025 • afarin@transtrategy.com

Friends and Lovers

In this issue of Gohar Nameh, we explore the quiet strength of friendship, the kind that endures through distance, disagreement, and time.

Oct 23, 2025 • afarin@transtrategy.com

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