by Hengame Abassi | Dec 18, 2015 | CULTURE, FALL 2015, FEATURED
Yalda Night
Celebrating the arrival of winter
Farsi Show with Hengame Abassi focuses on the people in our community who make a difference across cultures. On this episode Hengame discusses Yalda and the mythical birth of Mehr or Mithra. Yalda is one of the most celebrated traditional events in Iran, which marks the longest night of the year. Iranians around the world celebrate the arrival of winter, the renewal of the sun, and the victory of light over darkness annually on December 21. Hengame explains the significance of the celebration, while sharing it’s impact on the Amercan-Iranian community.
by Hengame Abassi | Dec 9, 2015 | ENTERTAINMENT, FALL 2015, FEATURED
Elham Sayereh Sings
Ellie Sayareh graces us with her voice.
Farsi Show with Hengame Abassi focuses on the people in our community who make a difference across cultures. On this episode Hengame interviews acclaimed Iranian singer, Elham Sayareh, who sings a cappella and shares some in-studio discussion. Ellie grew up singing in an artist family. She sang with her parents and her brother, who is a pianist. Elham was trained in Iranian traditional music by Mrs. Parisa, (Fātemeh Vā’ezi,) who is one of the greatest traditional singers of Iran. She then took a short-term class with Mehdi Sepehr and Mojgan Shajarian and has had performances in Iran and outside of Iran. Today she is married to Omid Sayareh, who is a music composer and Santour player. They have been Angelinos since 2013. Ellie has a Bachelor’s degree in English Translation from Tehran, and she is currently studying medical courses here in Los Angeles.
by Hengame Abassi | Dec 8, 2015 | CULTURE, FALL 2015, FEATURED
International Child Day
Providing support and assistance for children all over the world.
Farsi Show with Hengame Abassi focuses on the people in our community who make a difference across cultures. On todays episode Hengame traveled to the the International Child Day event at the Calabasas Civic Center on Sunday November 22. The event was sponsored by Child Foundation and it’s group of volunteers.
Peyman Raoofi, Psy.D., who is the president of Child Foundation and Cambria Findley-Grubb invited UNICEF representatives, speakers and a host of children out for the occasion. Children from age of two- eleven danced, played music, held a fashion show. During the festivities reporters from KPCRadio.com, Krin670 am, and Radio Shadi were covered the event.
by Hengame Abassi | KPCRadio.com
by Hengame Abassi | Nov 20, 2015 | FALL 2015, FEATURED, PIERCE
Paiesaneh
A Pierce College Persian Club sponsored event.
Farsi Show with Hengame Abassi focuses on the people in our community who make a difference across cultures. On this episode Hengame shares the Paiesaneh event sponsored by the
Persian Club at Pierce College. Several speakers and performers gathered for food, discussion and community.
Some of the notable attendees were Sheida Mohamadi, Shadi Amini, Elham Gordi, Sareh Sokot, and Ramin Yousefzamani. The event was held on Friday November 20, 2015 in the Great Hall on campus.
by Hengame Abassi | KPCRadio.com
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 | Nov 8, 2015 | Community, CULTURE, FALL 2015, FEATURED
Shirin Neshat
LACMA presents a world renowned visual artist from Iran.
Farsi Show with Hengame Abassi focuses on the people in our community who make a difference across cultures. On this episode Hengame visits LACMA, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to follow the works of visual artist Shirin Neshat. Shirin spoke about her childhood, her works, women of the world and specifically Iranian women.
Hengame stands in front of of a portrait from the “Women of Allah” exhibit at LACMA
Sirin greets guests at LACMA
Shirin Neshat talking with guests at LACMA
Shirin Neshat is the most famous contemporary artist from Iran. She is known primarily for her work in film, video and photography. Her photography works include a work titled, “Women of Allah”. The piece explores the nation of femininity in relation to Islamic fundamentalism, and militancy in Iran.
by Hengame Abassi | KPCRadio.com
Sirin speaks to guests at LACMA
