“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
Diaspora Arts Connection proudly presents “A Gathering of Light for Yalda” on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 8:00 PM at Leon Events Hall in San Francisco. Join us for a night of unity through music, dance, and poetry in honor of Shabe Yalda (Winter Solstice) as we envision peace and unity on earth, bringing light […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Company Norouz Celebration
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]