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YNAMISM OF THE DIASPORA SINGAPORE
Asian Civilization Museum. This event was opened by H.E. Mr. S. R. Nathan, the President of Singapore and was attended by 6700 visitors. An outstanding commemorative volume was produced for this event, and a first day cover and stamps were sold to the public. The entire community worked in hamazori to make this event a resounding success. Mr. Russi Ghadiali’s unceasing representation of our faith at the Inter Religious Organization (IRO) of Singapore is truly commendable. He was the past
President of the IRO, and is currently their Vice President. Under his able guidance, in Dec 2009, Singapore hosted an extravagant and culturally rich “China-Singapore Cultural and Religious Exhibition”. The Zarathushti flame burned as brightly as our colorful garas, sparkling ses and blazing atash.
importance since we hope our children will assimilate in our adopted country while maintaining their allegiance to the Zarathushti fold. In conclusion the flame of the Zarathushti faith burns brightly in this small yet dynamic community. We strongly believe that our children, the flag bearers of our religion in the future, will continue to feel the same sense of religious identity and pride as we do.
Jasmine Cooper Dastoor, born in Mumbai, India, completed her Master's at McGill University, Montreal, and worked as an Occupational Therapist at the Montreal Children's Hospital, and lecturer at McGill University. After her marriage she moved to Virginia, where she headed a rehabilitation department of a 350 bed community hospital and was involved with community education, especially on Back Problems, and Ergonomics. She currently resides in Singapore with her husband Zubin, and sons Jehan and Zane. She is currently a dedicated “stay at home mom”, who is the secretary of PZAS, and does many volunteer activities at the children's school.
The Parsi Zoroastrian Association of South East Asia, Singapore, helps in maintaining cohesive bonds between its members. Monthly events are held to fortify these bonds. Some exciting past events have been “Plant A Tree” to save the environment, river cruise on a Chinese junk ship, a children’s carnival to support charity, Gara fashion show, Navroze and Pateti celebrations, and a Christmas charity event. These events foster communal harmony, understanding and, most importantly, imbibe our children with a sense of fellowship and identity. This is of utmost FEZANA JOURNAL — Summer 2010
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