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Yalda: A Night of Light

International House, UC Davis 10 College Park, Davis, CA, United States

Join us for Yalda, the Persian celebration of light for the Winter Solstice. This ancient tradition brings together a vibrant tapestry of cultures, from Iran to Afghanistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and beyond. This gathering honors the traditions of the Persian diaspora with poetry readings of Rumi and Hafiz, storytelling, classical Iranian music […]

$10 – $35
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Mitramass

Online

Mitramass: Christmas and its Ancient Iranic Origins A Lecture by Scholar Dr. Farima Berenji We have always known of Christmas on December 25th, with a traditional decorated tree, candles, and gifts. Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ yet its rituals and traditions far precede that time. Unquestionably, our ancestors adopted the rituals from an ancient […]

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Sacred Circle

Google Huddle 2000 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, United States

Join Dr. Farima Berenji for an intimate sacred circle gathering with poetry, meditation, and sacred circle dances. Space is limited, be sure to arrive early or RSVP in advance. Part of the Google Wellness Wednesday series. Register

Free
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Norouz Online Celebration

Online

Join us for an afternoon celebrating Norouz, the coming of Spring! Norouz is the traditional spring and new year celebration of the Persian and Central Asian people. Norouz means “New Day” and it falls on the March equinox, the first day of spring. Families on Norouz gather together and wait for the exact time it […]

Free – $20
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Moroccan Gala Event

Gilroy Gilroy, CA, United States

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Free – $20

Roya Foundation Nowruz Bazaar 2025

San Ramon Community Center 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA, United States

The Roya Foundation Nowruz Bazaar includes a taste of Nowruz food, culture, pastries, cookies and includes sales of Haft-seen items. Come to watch performances by the Simorgh Dance Collective. Roya Foundation Providing Humanitarian, Educational Assistance, Health Care, and Medical Aid Globally The Roya Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides humanitarian, educational assistance, and medical […]

Free

Spring Celebration of Life

Theater, Montalvo Arts Center 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga, California, United States

Mosaic America curates a multidisciplinary Spring Celebration of Life from a global and local perspective, featuring local artists in dance, poetry, and more. The Simorgh Dance Collective will be performing dances of Persia and the Silk Road. There are two performances, one starting at 9:30am and the other 11:30am. Each performance is 1 hour in […]

$10

Benicia Spring Celebration

Benicia Public Library 150 East L Street, Benicia, CA, United States

Join the Persian New Year (Nowruz) celebration and reception at the Benicia Public Library with sweets, music, poetry, dance performances, and more! Dr. Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective will be performing spring dances of Persia and the Silk Road. All ages welcome! More details coming... Simorgh Dance Collective Simorgh Dance Collective The Simorgh […]

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Fresno Nowruz Celebration

Fresno, CA Fresno, United States

Nowruz celebration with dances performed by Dr. Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective.

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