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SUMMARY:Mosaic Cultural Performances
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Mosaic America presents a mosaic of cultural dance and music honoring local multicultural traditions featuring the Simorgh Dance Collective and other local artists. Mosaic America is a renowned women-led organization known for its unique approach to advancing equity\, inclusion\, and belonging through intercultural arts and dialogue.  \nMore details coming\, including time of day and location…
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/mosaic-cultural-event-oct10/
LOCATION:San Jose\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Imagining America's 2026 National Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Farima Berenji shares stories and research upon Iranian culture and diaspora. She also presents research appearing in her book Companions of the Sun during Imagining America’s National Gathering.   \nImagining America 2026 National Gathering\nThe Imagining America (IA) National Gathering is an annual convening of public scholars\, artists\, designers\, students\, and cultural organizers who are addressing the most pressing issues of our time. The gathering offers participants a three-day immersive experience in which to connect\, dialogue\, learn\, and strategize around the ways to build new knowledge and inspire collective imagination towards transformative education and action. Over 500 participants from the IA network and the University of California\, Davis and Yolo Bioregion community (a geographic and cultural area that includes the cities of Davis\, Woodland\, Winters\, West Sacramento\, and surrounding areas) to engage in deep learning\, collaboration\, and transformative creativity on the theme of “Tides of Transition: Restoring Collective Spirit in Troubled Times.” We will activate spaces across the UC Davis campus\, in the City of Davis\, and at community-hosted site visits. \nReflecting on the importance of transitions – from political crises to global climate change\, and personal identity to organizational transformation – this gathering invites participants to share stories\, research\, creative works\, and community practices exploring the complex process of transitioning away from systems of fear and domination and towards restoring collective spirit. Read more… \nImagining America\nThe Imagining America consortium (IA) brings together scholars\, artists\, designers\, humanists\, and organizers to imagine\, study\, and enact a more just and liberatory ‘America’ and world. Working across institutional\, disciplinary\, and community divides\, IA strengthens and promotes public scholarship\, cultural organizing\, and campus change that inspires collective imagination\, knowledge-making\, and civic action on pressing public issues. By dreaming and building together in public\, IA creates the conditions to shift culture and transform inequitable institutional and societal structures. Read more…
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/lecture-ia2026/
LOCATION:UC Davis\, 1 Shields Ave\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Performance
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SUMMARY:International Festival Davis 2026
DESCRIPTION:International House Davis is excited to host their annual International Festival in Central Park Davis on Sunday\, November 7th from 2-10 pm. Come enjoy music\, dance\, and delicious food from all over the world\, along with informational booths\, children’s activities\, and artisan items for sale. In these divisive times\, we will boldly cultivate joy at I-Fest by celebrating everything that we hold dear at I-House – culture\, community\, inclusiveness and diversity. I-Fest is a celebration\, but your participation also supports the work I-House does all year long: welcoming newcomers\, supporting English learners\, and helping people from around the world find connection and community in Davis. At a time when many of us are feeling anxious or disconnected\, creating spaces for joy\, belonging\, and connection feels more important than ever. Come celebrate cultures\, meet new people\, share in the joy\, and experience what makes our community so special. \nFor one Saturday in November\, the world comes to I-House in Davis. Come be part of it. \nIncludes dance performance by Dr. Farima Berenji.   \nRegister
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/international-festival-ucdavis/
LOCATION:I-House Davis\, 10 College Park\, Davis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Performance
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Yalda with Dr. Farima Berenji
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening celebrating Yalda (winter solstice)\, the longest night of the year\, at Feldman’s Bookstore in Menlo Park. This special evening brings the spirit and ancient traditions of Yalda to life through live music\, sacred rituals\, poetry readings\, candle dance\, traditional and sacred dances\, storytelling\, and more. \nShab-e Yalda (Yalda Night) is the Persian Winter Solstice Celebration on the eve of the Winter Solstice. The Persians believed that this night is the night of the birth of Ahura Mazda and Mithra\, Persian God of Light and Truth.  \nThe longest and darkest night of the year is a time when friends and family gather together to eat\, drink and read poetry (especially Hafez) and Shahnameh until well after midnight. Fruits and nuts are eaten and pomegranates and watermelons are particularly significant. The red color in these fruits symbolizes the crimson hues of dawn and glow of life. The poems of Divan-e Hafez\, which can be found in the bookcases of most Iranian families\, are read or recited on various occasions such as this festival and Nowruz. Shab-e Yalda was officially added to Iran’s List of National Treasures in a special ceremony in 2008. Yalda is observed in Iran\, Azerbaijan\, Afghanistan\, Tajikistan\, by Iraqi Kurdistan\, and in Turkey by Kurds and Azeris. \nRegister \nDr. Farima Berenji has an MA in Anthropology/Archaeology\, MA in Iranian dance ethnology both from Cal State Hayward\, and an M.Msc. and a PhD from the University of Sedona in Iranian metaphysics and mysticism\, specializing in Iranian mystic traditions\, Sufism\, and women’s mystic rituals. She is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer and has been recognized as one of the few world scholars of ancient and mystical Iranian dance ethnology. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden\, the EU\, and the UN. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Director of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the SoulTM\, advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization member\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. She has excelled in artistic and innovative forms of cultural preservation and has been recognized by the international press. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more…
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/yalda-at-feldmans/
LOCATION:Feldman’s Books\, 1075 Curtis Street\, Menlo Park
CATEGORIES:Meditation Gathering (Sema),Workshop
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SUMMARY:Yalda Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Yalda celebration (winter solstice)\, the longest night of the year\, at the Branciforte Branch Public Library in Santa Cruz. There will be traditional dances by Dr. Farima Berenji. More details coming including time of day. \nShab-e Yalda (Yalda Night) is the Persian Winter Solstice Celebration on the eve of the Winter Solstice. The Persians believed that this night is the night of the birth of Ahura Mazda and Mithra\, Persian God of Light and Truth. \nThe longest and darkest night of the year is a time when friends and family gather together to eat\, drink and read poetry (especially Hafez) and Shahnameh until well after midnight. Fruits and nuts are eaten and pomegranates and watermelons are particularly significant. The red color in these fruits symbolizes the crimson hues of dawn and glow of life. The poems of Divan-e Hafez\, which can be found in the bookcases of most Iranian families\, are read or recited on various occasions such as this festival and Nowruz. Shab-e Yalda was officially added to Iran’s List of National Treasures in a special ceremony in 2008. Yalda is observed in Iran\, Azerbaijan\, Afghanistan\, Tajikistan\, by Iraqi Kurdistan\, and in Turkey by Kurds and Azeris.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/yalda-santa-cruz-library/
LOCATION:Branciforte Branch – Santa Cruz Public Library\, 250 Gault St.\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Performance
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SUMMARY:Dance of the Soul Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Dance of the Soul Retreat with Sufi Master\, Dr. Farima Berenji\n\nSave the date! \nEmbark on a transformative journey into the heart of ancient wisdom and rituals at our Sufi and ancient Persian mystic healing retreat\, where spirituality meets music\, dance\, and art in perfect harmony. Immerse yourself in the teachings of Iranic Sufism and mystical tradition while also indulging in soulful music\, dance\, and whirling lessons that will uplift your spirit and touch your heart.  \nDon’t miss a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of ancient wisdom of Mithraism\, Yarsanisim and Iranian Sufi traditions (Qaderi and Qalandar) and enhance your musical skills in a serene and supportive environment. Enjoy a enriching journey of self-discovery and artistic expression and launch on a path of enlightenment through music and Sufi wisdom. Each day is filled with 7 hours of ancient Iranic whirling\, ritual dances\, healing practices\, daf lessons\, tanbur theory lessons\, chanting of the heart\, ancient Persian yoga and meditative practices\, poetry\, metaphysical practices\, art therapy\, and much more.  \nWithin the Sacred Circle\, we unite hearts and delve into the roots of Sufism and mysticism. Discover the sacred arts of poetry\, music\, and maqams\, engage in devotional dances\, partake in healing rituals\, and experience the mystical tradition of whirling. Our journey encompasses the rich tapestry of Iranian/Persian mysticism and Sufism\, including Greater Khorasan\, Yarsan\, Qaderi\, Mitratic\, and Zoroastrian rituals\, as well as Central Asian and Turkish Sufi practices. \nThe retreat is hosted by the Omega Institute of Holistic Studies. \nDr. Farima Berenji is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Simorgh Dance Collective as well as the Assistant Director and Program Coordinator of Eastern Arts. Additionally\, she is the founder of Dance of the Soul™ and serves as an Advisory Council Member of Mosaic America\, as a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, and as a member of the National Folk Organization. Distinctively\, Farima Berenji is recognized as the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of performance art and spirituality. As an artist\, scholar\, and spiritual guide\, Farima’s contributions span the globe\, encompassing research\, lectures\, performances\, and education. Her mission is to inspire the cultivation of dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through the transformative power of dance\, movement\, and music. Read more…
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/dance-of-the-soul-retreat/
LOCATION:Rhinebeck\, NY\, Rhinebeck\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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