Yalda Celebration, 'A Journey to Persia' Art and Crafts
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In Persian culture and traditions the longest and darkest night of the year is a time when friends and family gather together to eat, drink and read poetry Hafez and the Shahname or The Book of Kings 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.
This year, we have decided to start our Yalda celebrations a little earlier with a special preparatory event. This pre-Yalda celebration is not just a countdown; it's a chance for us to come together, to cherish the bonds of family and friendship, and to create unforgettable memories. So, mark your calendars and bring your joyful spirits! Persian Place welcomes everyone to join and celebrate this beautiful event at Oceanside Museum of Art on Nov. 5, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The event includes meet and greet with Maestro Norureddin Zarrinkelk ( The Father of Iranian Animation), “ A Journey to Persia” arts and crafts workshop which includes seven workshops, Persian dance, music, reading Hafez poetry and storytelling.
There will be a Persian Kitchen serving Persian food and sweet.
Event is free and open to all.
Learn more about non-profit Persian Place, here!
Oceanside Museum of Art
Oceanside Museum of Art is a cultural jewel located in downtown Oceanside with a view of the Pacific Ocean and the historic Oceanside Pier. The museum presents provocative, contemporary exhibitions from the region and around the world. OMA offers concerts, films, lectures, and docent tours. Oceanside Museum of Art is a gathering place where friends meet to share and enjoy the rich cultural experiences available in the region. In addition to a progressive exhibition schedule, Oceanside Museum of Art is housed in side-by-side buildings designed by two of southern California’s most renowned Modernist architects. The classic Irving Gill designed building is nestled against the contemporary Frederick Fisher designed Central Pavilion creating the perfect union of past and present architecture. Exhibitions showcase the finest art of the southern California region from landscape paintings to studio furniture, neon sculpture, art quilts, and architectural glass. OMA’s galleries feature on enlightening survey of contemporary art enriched by the cultures of the community. The museum’s galleries are redesigned for each exhibition, surprising visitors with a fresh, exciting visual transformation for every new exhibit. Admission: OMA Members: free General admission: $8 Seniors 65+: $5 Students free with ID Military and their dependents free with ID North American Reciprocal Museum Program Members free with ID