Katty Chaichian, seen here with hubby Robert Hall, and her family donated generously to the evening.

Looking beautiful in black were Roshi Jelveh (from left), Maryam Malek and her daughter Bahar Malek.

Dining together at the same table were Marjan Navabi (left) and Haideh Adab.

A bright red uniform always attracts the ladies. Constables Carlos Rockhill (left) and Babak Dabiri (right) of North Vancouver's RCMP joined pretty Shawna Schlichter for dinner.

Putting together a fabulous night of fun and celebration were board members Mitra Sadrameli (from left), Shahrzad Motazed and Golsa Soraya.

Committee members Malihe Lotfi (left) and Sedi Nouri volunteered their time to help organize the evening.

Jila Ghassemzadeh held up a bouquet of Sumac berries which represents joy, just one of the items placed on the ceremonial Haft Seen table

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Nassreen Filsoof (left) and her husband Amir (right) were thrilled to have West Vancouver mayor Ron Wood and his wife Jo-Ann (centre) as their guests.

Artist Tary Majidi displayed her aptly titled piece "Spring" for all to see. Find her work at Park Royal's Pars Gallery.

West Vancouver's Royal Bank branch was well represented. Clockwise from left: manager Holly Alexander, husband Michael, Maureen Williams and her husband, area manager Brian Williams.

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Dancers Ghazal Tabatabaei (left) and Tara Nazemi, of the Vancouver Pars National Ballet, made their entrance carrying more Haft Seen items.

Carrying a great big platform of windmills and performing for the crowd was dancer Dariush Zargarzadeh.

Changiz Labeyzeh (from left), Camran Chaichian and Sanaz Hashemi welcomed the New Year in style.

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