“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

Fundraiser

Name: Awakening Peace Through Dance and Music
Start: 2024-04-28T16:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-04-28T20:00:00-07:00
Location: Cope-a-Cabana

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Month

December 2021
Yalda: A Festival of Light

December 21, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm PST

Livestream

Online

Join us for an evening celebrating Yalda (winter solstice), the longest night of the year. Shab-e Yalda (Yalda Night) is the Persian Winter Solstice Celebration on the eve of the […]

$10 – $15
March 2022
Norouz Celebration 2022

March 27, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

Livestream

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 […]

Watch Now
June 2022
Prayers and Whirling for Abadan

June 12, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PDT

Livestream

San Jose, CA San Jose, CA, United States

Join us for a prayer session, ancient mourning ritual of the Persian Gulf (Call of the Sea), and whirling in memory of the casualties and devastation in Abadan, Iran. Together […]

Watch Now

Free
December 2022
Canceled Yalda: Calling in the Light

December 21, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PST

Livestream

Online

Join us for an evening gathering sharing stories, poetry, and more for Yalda, the winter solstice. This year we dedicate our evening with prayers and sacred rituals honoring the bravery […]

$5 – $15
March 2023
Roya Foundation Nowruz Bazaar

March 12, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm PDT

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

Nowruz Baazar 2023The Roya Foundation Nowruz Bazaar includes a taste of Nowruz food, culture, pastries, cookies and selling Haft-seen items. Includes performance by the Simorgh Dance Collective. Roya Foundation Providing […]

Free
August 2023
Summer Bazaar

August 19, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - August 20, 2023 @ 6:00 pm PDT

Santa Clara Santa Clara, CA

New or Used Persian and Silk Road Ethnic Costumes, Jewelry, and Accessories for Sale Help support the Simorgh Dance Collective and get authentic gifts for friends and family! Browse and […]
December 2023
6th Annual Black and White Dinner Ball

December 17, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm PST

San Ramon Golf Club, Water by Wedgewood 9430 Fircrest Ln, San Ramon, United States

The Roya Foundation's 6th annual Black and White benefit ball with Maryam Jalali, and Majid and Amir Khostavan. Special guests Amir Etemadzadeh, Faranak Shahroozi, and Pantea Izadi Lotfi as master […]

$150 – $175
March 2024
Nowruz Artisan Fair

March 10, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm PDT

Campbell Community Center 1 W. Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA, United States

Persian new year, Nowruz, is upon us. Come immerse yourself in an event that brings you exceptional, unique Persian handcrafts and arts arts, music, jewelry, eatable treasures, fun for the […]
Roya Foundation Nowruz Bazaar 2024

March 16, 2024 @ 11:00 am - March 17, 2024 @ 8:00 pm PDT

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 […]

Free
April 2024
Postponed Awakening Peace Through Dance and Music

April 28, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT

Cope-a-Cabana 433 S. Henry Ave., San Jose, CA, United States

Join 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 […]

$5 – $25