About SETIN
The Association for Culture, Community, and Roots
A home for culture, friendship, and historical ties
Setin (a non-profit, non-political organization) was founded in 2008 by a group of Lurs residing in Gothenburg, Sweden. The name "Setin" means "pillar" or "support" in our dialect – a symbol of security and community. The association was created based on this philosophy: to be a meeting place for belonging and to preserve our cultural roots in a new environment.
Setin operates based on the UN Declaration of Human Rights. Although the association was initially formed with a focus on preserving Luri cultural heritage and history as an inseparable part of Iran's rich history, SETIN is open to all. We have no restrictions regarding ethnicity, religion, or culture, and we welcome everyone who wants to contribute to our cultural goals, regardless of where they are in the world.
Our goals and visions
We at Setin believe that culture is the most vibrant link between people. According to our statutes, we work towards the following goals:
Preserve and promote Iranian culture: Keeping traditions, literary greats, languages, arts, and authentic customs alive.
Cultural exchange: Creating constructive relationships with other cultural associations in Sweden and internationally for the exchange of ideas and experiences.
Create dynamic platforms: To offer varied educational, welfare, and sports activities to enhance our members' quality of life.
Support cultural initiatives: To encourage and support everyone working in cultural and social fields.
Kultur är den osynliga pelaren som bär vår historia och förenar våra hjärtan i en gemensam framtid.
Meet Our Team
Dedicated professionals driving our success
Parviz Osfouri
Executive Director
Founder and chief visionary, Tony is the driving force behind the company. He loves to keep his hands full by participating in the development of the software, marketing, and customer experience strategies.
Parisa Zamni
Director of Fundraising
Mich loves taking on challenges. With his multi-year experience as Commercial Director in the software industry, Mich has helped the company to get where it is today. Mich is among the best minds.
Mohsen Rahimfar
Director of Community Outreach
Maria is a passionate advocate for social justice who inspires others through her work. She leads workshops and outreach programs, helping to uplift those around her.
Afshin Zangane
Chief Program Officer
James, with his extensive background in community development, brings valuable insights to our organization. He is dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that empower individuals.
Collaboration and membership
Anyone interested in Iranian culture and art can join us:
Residing in Sweden:
If you live in Sweden, you can become a formal member by accepting our statutes. This gives you the right to vote at annual meetings and association meetings.
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Residing outside Sweden:
If you live in another country, you are warmly welcome to become an honorary member. You can collaborate with us by submitting cultural works, films, music, photographs, and texts for publication in our channels.
Official and legal information Transparency and compliance with Swedish law is a cornerstone for Setin. The association's official details are:
Official name: Setin Culture and Community Association.
Organization number: 802441-2929.
Historical and cultural symbol: At our official parties and gatherings, we display, alongside our own logo, the Lion and Sun flag (Shir-o-Khorshid) as a symbol of our national identity and history.