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Nowruz at the State Capitol
Mar
4
Youth Empowerment, Art and Culture, Cultural Events

Nowruz at the State Capitol

You are invited to join us for Nowruz in Olympia as we celebrate the New Year.

We are gathering at the Capitol Building in Olympia to advocate for the recognition of our collective identities.

We will enjoy traditional food and refreshments alongside a display of the traditional haft seen table, performances of dance by Soraya Arjomand and Parmida Ziaei , and an exhibition of visual art by Peyvand Artists and other local community artists. Come dressed in your cultural attire to proudly showcase your heritage, and enjoy Hanif Zarrabi-Kashani dressed as Baba Nowruz.

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Shab e Yalda یلدا
Dec
21
Cultural Events

Shab e Yalda یلدا

Shab e Yalda (شب یلدا), Shab e Chelle (شب چلّه), or Yalda Night is an ancient festival in Iran, Iraqi Kurdistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, and Turkey celebrated on the winter solstice. This corresponds approximately to the night of December 20 or 21 in the Gregorian calendar, and to the night between the last day of the ninth month (Azar) and the first day of the tenth month (Dey) of the Iranian solar calendar.

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Nowruz – New Year 2023
Mar
20
to Mar 30
Cultural Events

Nowruz – New Year 2023

Nowruz is the celebration of the Iranian New Year, literally meaning “new day” in Persian. Join us this year as we welcome the New Year and celebrate the women in our lives that empower us every day – Woman, Life, Freedom.

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Dance Summer Camp July 7-July 12
Jul 7
Dance Summer Camp July 7-July 12

This summer, Peyvand is proud to offer a unique opportunity for children to move, create, and connect through dance.

The Peyvand Summer Dance Camp is a week-long program designed for children ages 7–12, blending ballet, modern, and Persian dance in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Led by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Soraya Arjomand, students will engage in daily movement sessions and prepare for a celebratory performance at the end of the week.

NAMAD Ensemble at Bellevue Performing Arts Center
Jun 7
NAMAD Ensemble at Bellevue Performing Arts Center

Peyvand NPO in collaboration with the Bellevue High School MENA Club proudly present an evening of classical Persian music with the renowned NAMĀD Ensemble, featuring distinguished vocalist Mahbobe Golzari.

This special performance brings together four master artists whose musical dialogue bridges centuries of tradition with contemporary sensibility. The ensemble includes:

Tasnif-Khaani, تصنیف خوانی A Sing-along Night
Jun 6
Tasnif-Khaani, تصنیف خوانی A Sing-along Night

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience! Join Namad Ensemble's master musicians for an unforgettable, hands-on musical gathering. Sing along with beloved Persian songs, learn the secrets of classical Persian music, and experience the pure joy of making music together. This event is informal, interactive, and open to everyone. Don’t miss it!

Event in Persian. Registration Required.

The Crowd (Copy)
May 25
The Crowd (Copy)

Come see The Crowd at the 2025 Seattle International Film Festival.

"A sweet tribute to those leaving and those who have left." —Michael McKinney, The Stranger

Since the rise of recent social movements in Iran, there has been a new wave of filmmaking characterized by films that openly challenge the rules of state censorship. Such is The Crowd, a first feature from director Sahand Kabiri, who drew on his own experience to create this vibrant portrait of a younger generation who are determined to live life on their own terms.