Almaden Resident
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Photograph by Brian Connelly
Middle Eastern Roots: Almaden Valley sisters Mahsa and Mahfam Esfahani operate a Persian Cultural Club out of the Campbell Community Center. The club provides children and adults with a connection to their heritage. Farsi, along with Persian cooking and dancing, are part of the club's activities.
Culture Club
Persian heritage flourishes with aid of two sisters in Almaden
By Stephanie Condon
The 12th-century poet Nizami wrote, "Iran is The Heart and all the universe The Body. more >>
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