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FESTIVAL BEVERLY HILLS

A Free Globally Inspired Art & Performance Festival

Sunday, July 21, 2024 | 12PM - 6PM

Beverly Gardens Park | 9439 Santa Monica Blvd

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Join us in the beautiful city of Beverly Hills for the annual summertime celebration which showcases over thirteen diverse cultures around the globe through art, music, dance and food.

Farhang Foundation is proud to be
the sole sponsor of all the incredible
Iranian programs presented at this year’s
FESTIVAL BEVERLY HILLS

KOOBAN ENSEMBLE

An Iranian Musical Journey

Crecent Stage: 4pm

NEGAR ESTAKHR & MARYAM RASEKH

Farhang Stories: Fantastic Fables Puppet Show

East Lily Pond Stage: 2:30pm & 3:30pm

Puppet Making Workshop

3pm & 4pm

CHEF MOJDEH EGHBAL’s NOUSH

Gourmet Iranian Food Truck

All Day: 12pm – 6pm

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About the KOOBAN ENSEMBLE

The Kooban Ensemble was formed in 2000 under the leadership of Vandad Massahzadeh. The primary focus of the ensemble is on mystical and folkloric Iranian music. To date, they have performed over 500 concerts throughout the world. The Kooban Ensemble has played a significant role in presenting and promoting Iranian culture and art, and their current program features a selection of this effort. The presentation features music from the diverse ethnicities of Iran, from such regions as Azerbaijan, Kurdistan, Khorasan, Gilan, Shiraz, and Tehran.

The Kooban Ensemble is comprised of
• Saeed Asadollahi: Accordion and Qarmon 
• Hamed Habibpour: Percussion (Tombak, Naqareh)
• Amirali Kamali: Kamancheh and Violin 
• Arezoo Koochakan: Percussion (Daf, Dohol, Dayereh, Naqareh)
• Vandad Massahzadeh: Music Director, Piano, Daf
• Salman Mohammadi: Tar 
• Hamed Poursaee: Bass Guitarist
• Banafsheh Sadeghi: Vocals
• Omid Sayareh: Santoor

About NEGAR ESTAKHR

Negar received her Master’s degree in dramatic literature from the Faculty of Fine Arts of Tehran University and started working as a puppet master and television personality.

Over the years her puppet Senjed became one of the most famous television characters in Iran. Negar has produced many children’s programs and has developed Puppet Shows for many international television networks in Malaysia, Bhutan, and Kyrgyzstan. She is also well known for being the voice of another popular character on Iranian television named Dokhtareh Hamsayeh in the famed Kolah Ghermezi show. Negar has also worked as an Art Director in both television and film with some of Iran’s leading film directors, including Asghar Farhadi, Saman Moghadam, Homayoun Asaadian, Iraj Ghaderi, Feerydoon Jeyrani, and many more!

About MARYAM RASEKH

Maryam is a multifaceted artist with a diverse educational background. Graduating from Iran with a degree in directing, theater, and film, she later pursued further education in America, focusing on fashion design. Currently based in Los Angeles, Maryam's expertise spans across acting, directing, costume design, and fashion, making her a dynamic presence in the creative industry. She has been involved in several theatrical projects as a main actress, director, and playwright. 

About CHEF MOJDEH EGHBAL

Chef Mojdeh began her culinary journey by immigrating to the U.S. in 2004, driven by a passion for the culinary arts. She honed her skills in various restaurants, becoming a wine connoisseur and mastering cooking techniques and wine pairing.

With her extensive knowledge and boundless passion for food, Chef Mojdeh has catered diverse events, from intimate dinners to grand celebrity celebrations at renowned museums like The Getty Villa. Her unique designs and exquisite menus leave an unforgettable impression.

Rooted in authentic recipes from her mother and grandmother, Chef Mojdeh's cooking preserves Persian flavors while adding her unique touch, taking diners on a culinary voyage.

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