These activities can appeal to a wide age range and create lasting cultural memories for families
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Persian Storytelling and Poetry Night
Host a storytelling session featuring classic Persian tales or a poetry reading of famous poets like Rumi and Hafez. Families can enjoy a magical evening with narration, interactive questions, and small performances by actors, making it an educational and fun experience for all ages. -
Cultural Arts & Crafts Workshop
Set up a hands-on arts and crafts workshop where families can create Persian-inspired art, such as mini tile paintings, calligraphy, or traditional Persian designs on pottery. This is a wonderful way for families to learn about Persian art while bonding and creating keepsakes. -
Persian Cooking Class for Kids and Families
Offer a fun and family-friendly cooking class to learn how to make popular Persian dishes, like kebabs, ash reshteh, or Persian sweets. Guided by a chef, families can work together to prepare a delicious meal and then enjoy it together as a group. -
Outdoor Persian Picnic & Games Day
Organize a day for families to gather at a local park for a picnic with Persian music, traditional snacks, and classic Iranian games like Hokm (a card game) or Takhte Nard (backgammon). Add relay races and other games to create an active, fun, and relaxing day outdoors. -
Persian Dance and Music Workshop
Host a dance and music session where families can learn simple traditional Persian dances or rhythms on Persian instruments like the daf or tonbak. It’s a lively, interactive way to introduce Persian music and dance traditions in a joyful, inclusive atmosphere.
