The Zoroastrian Return To Roots Program will be continuing this March with their third trip to India. FEZANA has been a proud supporter and sponsor of the program right since inception and youth from North America have formed the majority of participants in the last two programs.
If you are a Zarathushti youth between the ages of 22-40 we urge you to consider participating.
If you are a parent/grandparent do encourage your kids, grandkids, nephews, nieces and anyone else who may be eligible to participate in this fantastic program.
A message from the organizers
The Zoroastrian Return to Roots is pleased to announce the opening of applications for Return to Roots 3 Trip scheduled to take place from 11th to 23rd March 2016. This will be the third tour after the first two very successful tours in 2013-14 and in 2015.
The aim of Zoroastrian Return to Roots is to bring together young Zoroastrians from across the world between the ages of 22-40; to return to their roots, reconnect with their culture, and revive the community. Participants (‘Fellows’) will explore various significant Zoroastrian historical, religious, cultural, and archaeological sites in India over a trip of 12 days.
The itinerary will take participants to Mumbai, Gujarat and New Delhi. The tour in 2016 is unique from the previous two since it will overlap with a series of exhibitions and events being organized by PARZOR and the Government of India in New Delhi from the 19th to 23rd of March.
One of the key aims of this program is to foster a sense of community amongst Fellows and for individuals to contribute to the institutions they visit as well as the program even after they have participated. Another aim of the trip is for participants to understand and realize the influence Parsis have had on modern-day India. Fellows also understand and experience first-hand the meaning behind our long-standing religious customs and traditions.
Fellows from previous trips returned from India with a deep understanding and appreciation for our small but powerful community. They are becoming more involved with their local Zoroastrian associations, giving back to the community, and encouraging other youth to participate in Return to Roots.
Applications close on February 15, 2016.
We encourage applicants to apply using the following link (http://zoroots.org/ ) before the deadline and approach one’s local community members and associations for funding and sponsorship. Applications are accepted on a rolling-basis.
Return To Roots website: www.zororoots.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoroastrianReturnToRootsProgram/
2016 Trip Program: http://zororoots.org/2016-return-to-roots-tentative-itinerary/
To Apply: http://zororoots.org/apply/
Fellows and Alumni: http://zororoots.org/category/fellows/
Image Gallery: http://zororoots.org/gallery/
