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Carrying on the Persian Culture and Traditions

Andisheh center is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization in Portland, Oregon focused on providing information about Iranian cultural heritage, and its art, literature, and social fabric to our community in Oregon and southwest Washington. Our activities strictly focus on cultural events, arts exhibits and classes, and various community activities.

We strive to have event’s information available to our community patrons on our web site. Please contact us for any information you need and check our events page often as many events are planned sometimes with short lead times.

We thank you for your patronage and hope to see you participate in our activities.



Iranian Festival budget and behind-the-scenes events - Farsi Interview




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ark your calendar for another fun day at the 12th Iranian Festival. Once again, the annual Portland Iranian festival is upon us. This is a great opportunity to spend a few hours together, enjoy a beautiful summer day with friends and families, listen to lively Iranian music, dance, play games, taste delicious Iranian cuisines, and more. Most importantly this event will give us a chance to meet and greet new Iranian friends in the area so together we can build a stronger community.

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ant to know what happened during this year's festival? Who was singing? Who was dancing? Get a glimps of the beautiful day at the Park block and check out some of the pictures here:


2011 Iranian Festival Photos

Andisheh Center's Gift to City of Portland, December 2011


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ant to know what the gift was? Where in the city hall it is displayed? What happened during the ceremony? What the mayor said?

Check everything out and see the pictures and video here:

Andisheh Center's Gift to City of Portland, December 2011