Rituals, Dances, and Samas in Ancient Iran
International East Music CenterLecture online and on-site by Dr. Farima Berenji. Registration: http://www.eroidad.com
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“Everything in dance is poetry. Every movement describes a story, a feeling. The dancer takes the audience into a world of fairy tales.” ~Farima Berenji
Caravan of Mystics Sufi Retreat
Metanoia Wellness and Retreat Center BaaklineMusic and Sema Workshops, Zikr, Sema Gathering, Sacred Circles, Sohbet Sacred dance, music, and mysticism workshops with masters Farima Berenji, Pir Salman Hosseni, Pir Darush Hosseni, Evan Phillips, and more. Discover the magic of Metanoia Wellness and Retreat Center nestled in the heart of the Chouf Nature Reserve. Accommodation, high-quality food, and transportation included. Join […]
Canceled Connecting with the Elements Retreat
Metanoia Wellness and Retreat Center BaaklineMusic and Sema Workshops, Zikr, Sema Gathering, Sacred Circles, Sohbet https://youtube.com/shorts/RE8TqH2LmuQ?feature=share Join us on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery and healing at Metanoia Retreat Center, Lebanon for five days of immersion of heart centric prayer and movement medicine. We will open the portal to a deeper space of healing and transformation. Your day will be […]
$600 – $700
Sema Gathering – Iranian Sufi and Yarsani Gathering
Cope-a-Cabana 433 S. Henry Ave., San Jose, CA, United StatesJoin us in prayer for healing and peace, live music, poetry, Iranian and ancient Mithraic whirling rituals, Yarsani Zikr and reading of Kalams (Zoroastrians, Iranic and Yarsani book of prayers and chanting). We will create a sacred, supportive space where we can all release whatever energy no longer serves us, relax and open our heart, […]
$10 – $20
Christmas and its Ancient Persian Tradition
Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center 938 The Alameda, San Jose, CA, United StatesA Lecture by Scholar and Ethnologist, 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 Iranian pagan religion known as […]
Free
Sadeh
Sacramento Zoroastrian Center 10528 Armstrong Ave., Mather, CA, United StatesFarima and the Simorgh Dance Collective are excited to be again on stage with the award-winning actor and director Sadeh Hatefi! This time we will be telling in dance and drama the mesmerizing ancient Persian legend of King Houshang and the creation of fire! Join us on a theatrical journey that sparks the flames of […]
$25 – $40
Norouz Online Celebration
OnlineJoin us for an evening 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
Spring Around the World
Leona Wagner Black Box Theater 138 West 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT, United StatesEastern Arts presents a celebration of music and dance featuring special guests from San Jose, Farima Berenji and Simorgh Dance Collective. Also performing: Character Dance Ensemble, Eastern Arts, SLC Ballet, and the World Dance Company. Come enjoy music and dance from Iran, Armenia, Turkey, Ukraine and much more. DOWNLOAD, print, or share a flier. Farima […]
Free
Postponed Awakening Peace Through Dance and Music
Cope-a-Cabana 433 S. Henry Ave., San Jose, CA, United StatesJoin us in prayer for healing and peace with live music and dance, poetry, whirling rituals, and more in this community gathering. We welcome guest artists and musicians to join us in our quest for peace and harmony by means of dance and music. Suggested sliding scale donation: $5-25. Postponed <!-- Register --> Register to […]
$5 – $25
Wandering with the Wind
Guild Theater 2828 35th Street, SacramentoFarima and the Simorgh Dance Collective are excited to again share the stage with the award-winning actor and director Sadeh Hatefi! Wandering with the Wind tells of a journey to all corners of Iran, inviting you to immerse yourself in moments enriched with poetry, song, music, and dance. It showcases a very small corner of […]
$25 – $55