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th 4 The World Zoroastrian Youth Congress 27 th Dec 2007 – 3 rd Jan 2008. University of Ballarat, Vic. Australia Shiraz J. Mistry, Chairman.

Why? 1. 2. 3. To promote Youth participation in the spirit of Zoroastrian unity globally; To have fun while learning what “Back to the Future” means; To understand how “Preserve, Practice and Perpetuate” would lead to everlasting Perfection; 4 th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress, 27 th Dec 2007 – 3 rd Jan 2008 4. To encourage interactive involvement by all delegates; 5. To meet like-minded Youth from around the World; 6. To make Friends Forever; and 7. To put Australia on the map! http: //www. 4 wzyc. org

Where? • University of Ballarat, Vic. Australia. Caters for International groups and seminars and is ideal as a venue to have all delegates staying together. • The city of Ballarat, is just over 100 km (72 miles) West of the city of Melbourne, Victoria. Approx. 75 minutes by road from Tullamarine, Melbourne International Airport. • The beautiful town of Ballarat is probably best known as a major gold mining town of the mid 1800's and the home of the Eureka Stockade uprising during the early Gold Rush days. Ballarat and Australia have much to offer the fun loving tourist as well as the serious traveller and optional extras may be availed of post Congress. 4 th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress, 27 th Dec 2007 – 3 rd Jan 2008 http: //www. 4 wzyc. org

Be committed to the Zoroastrian cause! 1. Join up via: http: //members. optusnet. com. au/smileycam/4 wzycmembership. html 2. Contribute your thoughts and ideas. 3. Make a reality of friendships already made in Cyberspace. 4. Tell others about the 4 th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress. 5. Be informed by visiting: http: //www. 4 wzyc. org 6. Volunteer as your local Youth Group Leader. 7. Request Donations & Sponsorships. 4 th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress, 27 th Dec 2007 – 3 rd Jan 2008 http: //www. 4 wzyc. org

Avail of the Aussie Experience via: 1. Aussie Olympics 9. Beach Party 2. Gold Rush 10. Bush Dance 3. Youth Yakka 11. Historical Pageant 4. Hands on Practices 12. Zoro Expo 5. Wild Life Sanctuary 13. Parsi Natak 6. Son et Lumiere 14. Daring Debates 7. Iran Experience 15. Sizzling Seminars 8. Golden Gala Ball 4 th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress, 27 th Dec 2007 – 3 rd Jan 2008 And lots, lots more… http: //www. 4 wzyc. org

Latest Developments • Cook book; • Hightened awareness via discussions, flyers and meetings; and • Several items collected for the Zoro Expo. 4 th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress, 27 th Dec 2007 – 3 rd Jan 2008 http: //www. 4 wzyc. org

Cookery book & competition 1 st • Idea for a special 4 th. WZYC 2007 cook book evolved from a suggestion to have a cookery competition during the Congress. • Specially requested limited edition cook book almost ready to go to print. • Internationally renowned Dr Katy Dalal has donated all her recipes per our requests. • Promises to make all delegates into gourmet cooks! 4 th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress, 27 th Dec 2007 – 3 rd Jan 2008 http: //www. 4 wzyc. org

More know more & all want more • Face to face meetings with several key persons helped to spread the word. • Overwhelming response from all Youth we spoke to in India. • Adults have all promised support in every way they can. 4 th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress, 27 th Dec 2007 – 3 rd Jan 2008 http: //www. 4 wzyc. org

Zoro Expo • Ideas pouring in from several sources. • Collection of items for display started long ago have been further added to. • Many Parsees are delighted to contribute their precious personal possessions. 4 th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress, 27 th Dec 2007 – 3 rd Jan 2008 http: //www. 4 wzyc. org

and the Indian Athletes are out to excel at our unique Aussie Olympics… 4 th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress, 27 th Dec 2007 – 3 rd Jan 2008 http: //www. 4 wzyc. org