Can you imagine a festival that combines vibrant colors, ancient legends, and delicious food? Join us as we explore the ancient Persian summer rain festival, Tirgan. We'll share how you can dance, recite poetry, and serve mouthwatering traditional dishes like spinach soup and sholezard to celebrate this unique event. Learn the significance of the rainbow-colored wristbands, the legend of Aarash, and making wishes, all while discovering how to incorporate Tirgan into your own summer celebrations!   In the second part of the episode we answer a listener Ask The Beats question about our favorite tunes to cook to, from lively Persian dance music to sultry Mexican melodies. We even share a hilarious story about a car wash pickup line and the enchanting music of Girl From Ipanema. Don't miss this colorful and entertaining episode that will leave you hungry for culture, celebration, and scrumptious food! Take our listener survey! It’s quick and a great opportunity for you to let us know how we’re doing and what you’d like to hear in the future. Here is the link: LISTENER SURVEY! All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at: Episodes   Sign up for the email newsletter here!   Subscribe+ to the Modern Persian Food podcast on your favorite podcast player, and share this episode with a friend.   Podcast production by Alvarez Audio