Vahishta is a multinational performance of traditional dance and music, acting, song, poetry, and art with artists from and representing countries of Iran, Lebanon, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, England, Italy, and the United States. Vahishta comes from the word “Asha Vahishta” (the creators of the cosmos). Their name means “immortal spirits”. They are angels of Devotion, Truth/Righteousness, […]

Join the Simorgh Dance Collective and Eastern Arts for an evening celebrating Yalda (winter solstice), the longest night of the year. This free 2nd annual online gathering will be accompanied by traditional music, dance, poetry reading, presentations, quizzes, stories, and more! Shab-e Yalda (Yalda Night) is the Persian Winter Solstice Celebration on the eve of […]