Event
20 Dec
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2025
Saturday
Yalda: The Longest Night
December 20, 2025

DATE: 20 DEC
TIME: Doors open 20H
PRICE: 15€ / Free for residents
LANGUAGE: ENG

A BEAUTIFUL PERSIAN CELEBRATION OF THE WINTER SOLSTICE
Yalda is the longest night of the year, a 3,000-year-old tradition where people gather to welcome the return of light, share stories, eat pomegranates, read poetry, and stay awake together until the darkness begins to fade.This event is for anyone who loves culture, poetry, music, or simply warm community vibes. You don’t need to know anything about Yalda; just come with curiosity and an open heart. English-friendly, cozy winter vibes.

WHAT TO EXPECT
- Short intro to Yalda
- Live music (Persian & classical)
- Poetry reading (Hafez & others)
- Group Hafez divination ritual
- Light storytelling/word game
- Mingle + individual readings
- Dance & disco party to close the night- Snacks and drinks to enjoy

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PARTICIPANTS
Mojan Alaiyeh
Sepehr Keyhani
LOCATION
RESIDENTS
tt. neveritaweg 55-57
1033 WB Amsterdam, NH
NOORD HOLLAND