Spring Break
Narghile Nights spreads hookah awareness
Jim Sojourner
Issue date: 10/10/08 Section: News
Khosravi said the focus of the night will be having fun and spreading understanding about hookah.
He said it will be a good way for students new to hookah to learn about the leisure activity and for hookah veterans to swap stories and discuss various aspects of smoking hookah, including flavors.
The event, Khosravi said, will also provide a forum to discuss the cultural background of hookah smoking.
He said hookah smoking is an ancient Middle Eastern cultural practice, and the material smoked is traditionally made of fresh fruit, molasses and tobacco. "It's always been centered around just relaxing, like how some countries drink tea," Khosravi said. "It's not like, 'Oh my gosh I need the hookah, I'm addicted to hookah.'"
Khosravi said he is looking forward to the event, that he hopes everyone has an enjoyable experience and that attendants may even learn a thing or two.
"We want to make sure everyone is having fun. Hookah has been under so much controversy lately, especially in Fort Collins," Khosravi said.
"Hopefully this is a way to show a better side of it and a more fun side of it."
Staff writer Jim Sojourner can be reached at news@collegian.com.
He said it will be a good way for students new to hookah to learn about the leisure activity and for hookah veterans to swap stories and discuss various aspects of smoking hookah, including flavors.
The event, Khosravi said, will also provide a forum to discuss the cultural background of hookah smoking.
He said hookah smoking is an ancient Middle Eastern cultural practice, and the material smoked is traditionally made of fresh fruit, molasses and tobacco. "It's always been centered around just relaxing, like how some countries drink tea," Khosravi said. "It's not like, 'Oh my gosh I need the hookah, I'm addicted to hookah.'"
Khosravi said he is looking forward to the event, that he hopes everyone has an enjoyable experience and that attendants may even learn a thing or two.
"We want to make sure everyone is having fun. Hookah has been under so much controversy lately, especially in Fort Collins," Khosravi said.
"Hopefully this is a way to show a better side of it and a more fun side of it."
Staff writer Jim Sojourner can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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