by Hengame Abassi | Oct 17, 2016 | ENTERTAINMENT
Lady of the Roses
“Those who left, to build their world, and those who stayed behind, to build the world.”
Farsi Show goes around the city to be a bridge between you and the cultural, literature, and arts events. UCLA hosted a screening Lady Of The Roses, a moving documentary about the Lady (Shahindokht Sanati) who replaced poppies with roses, and opium with rose water, and took this so far as transforming the agricultural destiny of whole region. The story is told by Houmayoun Sanati, her spouse. Homayoun is the founder of Franklin Publishing, Offset Printing House, Pars Paper Co. and owner and manager of an orphanage in Kerman, and who, as a whole, is considered a one of kind figure in Iran’s culture, industry and history.
In this episode of the Farsi Show you are hearing his voice, his story, and his poetry. You also are witnessing Mojtaba Mirtahmasb: documentary filmmaker, researcher, director and writer of this documentary. Mojtaba came from Iran, to answers the audience questions about himself, the inspiration for his movie and documentary personages.Executive producer Zahra Dowlatabadi, Homayoun’s niece, speaks on family memories.
by Hengame Abassi | Sep 29, 2016 | ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURED
Immigration Invocation
The Farsi Show with Hengame Abassi is a show that focuses on the local Farsi-speaking community. This season carries a theme: the immigration story. The story of defeat and victory, joy and sorrow, hardship and achievement. This episode is recorded in West Los Angeles’ Iranian Art and Culture House (خانه فرهنگ و هنر ايران). Elham, the musical artist playing this event’s sold-out concert, balances being a student at Pierce College as well as being a professional singer, in addition to an upcoming album release. A wide variety of artists and celebrities are present, including popular composer J. Pasoki- the turning point of event- also and well-loved musician Fakhri Khorvash. Hengame interviews some of the artists and Pierce college students present- professional singer and Pierce College student Faryar, who discusses classmates, Elham and the day’s events. Event MC Mahnaz Dosti, and event decorator plus Pierce college student Parisa Hafezi are also featured to share their feelings and opinions about the event for kpcradio.com.
Stay tuned for further installments of the Farsi Show’s season on immigration, and listen to the Farsi Show’s episode with Elham here.
by Hengame Abassi | Jun 1, 2016 | CULTURE, SPORTS, Spring 2016
Posture, Success & Dr. Azim
Dr. Mahnaz Azim joins Hengame in the studio.
The Farsi Show with Hengame Abassi is a show that focuses on the local Farsi-speaking community. On this episode, Hengame speaks with Dr. Mahnaz Azim. Dr. Azim is a chiropractic specialist, an inventor, patentor of a weight loss program, cofounder of Empower Women United, and a radio host at Radio 670. She also hosts at Iranian American Events. Hengame will be asking Dr. Azim about how students can prevent back and neck pain, everyday posture, sports, nutrition and more. Dr. Azim will also discuss her success story as a mother, wife, and independent lady in Iranian and American society.
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by Hengame Abassi | May 4, 2016 | CULTURE, FEATURED, Spring 2016
Engaged Arts
Shadi and Siros discuss their latest music video, and film festival entry.
The Farsi Show with Hengame Abassi is a show that focuses on the local Farsi-speaking community. On this episode, Hengame interviews Iranian artist Shadi Amini, and Producer, Director Siros Kerdouni about engaged arts, and art collectives. Shadi shares her recent song Rosary. She talks about how the music video was officially selected in the (IN)Justice For All Film Festival. She also talks about her experience working with Siros on the music video. Siros discusses the concept of the video, and what it was like working with Shadi. He also talks about some of his experiences working with various artists in collectives around the world.
by Hengame Abassi | Apr 13, 2016 | ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURED, Spring 2016
Red Carpet with Niki Karimi
Director Niki Karimi answers audience questions with costar Gohar Kheirandish.
Farsi Show with Hengame Abassi is a show that focuses on the local Farsi-speaking community. On this segment, Hengame walks the red carpet to cover the premiere of Night Shift at the Encino Town Center theater. Niki Karimi, director, producer and actor of the film, answered questions from the audience alongside costar Gohar Kheirandish. Watch the trailer for Shifte Shab, or Night Shift, here.
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by Hengame Abassi | Mar 10, 2016 | CULTURE, FEATURED, Spring 2016
Persian Club Returns: Nowruz and more
Hengame interviews Pierce’s returning Persian Club.
Farsi Show with Hengame Abassi is a show that focuses on the local Farsi speaking community. On this episode of Farsi Show, Hengame speaks again with the Persian Club of Pierce College. They discus plans for an upcoming event on March 21, 2016 for Nowruz the Persian New Year. The members of the club also talk about this seasons club charter, the current elected members, and Rush Week recruiting.
by Hengame Abassi | Nov 19, 2015 | CULTURE, FALL 2015, FEATURED
Center for Academic Success
Pierce College has several programs top help students succeed
Farsi Show with Hengame Abassi focuses on the people in our community who make a difference across cultures. On this episode Hengame interviews senior supervisor for the Center of Academic Success Nazanin Bahramian. Nazanin is joined by Souzan Ebady and Danny Galaly of the Success Center, who introduce the services and programs that are offered and the opportunities they provide to assist students with matriculation. They also talk about some of the challenges that Pierce College students face will preparing for University.
by Hengame Abassi | Oct 27, 2015 | FALL 2015, FEATURED
Nahal Ghodousi
Nahal Ghodousi speaks with Hengame Abassi on Farsi Show.
Farsi Show with Hengame Abassi focuses on the people in our community who make a difference across cultures. Nahal Ghodousi is a counselor and professor here at Pierce College and Glendale Community College. She attended CSUN, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Master’s degree in Educational Psychology, and certificate in Career Counseling. She is fluent in both speaking and writing Farsi and English. She was born and raised in Los Angeles. In today’s episode, Nahal answers questions from Pierce students.
