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FESTIVAL BEVERLY HILLS

A Free Globally Inspired Art & Performance Festival

Sunday, July 20 | 12PM - 6PM

Beverly Gardens Park | 9439 Santa Monica Blvd

Join us in the beautiful city of Beverly Hills for the annual summertime celebration which showcases 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 featuring MELIEKA FATHI

An Iranian Musical Journey

CHEF MOJDEH EGHBAL’s NOUSH

Gourmet Iranian Food Truck

All Day: 12pm – 6pm

KINROSE CREAMERY

Gourmet Iranian Inspired Ice Cream Delights

All Day: 12pm – 6pm

Learn more about Festival Beverly Hills

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.

About MELIEKA FATHI

Melieka Fathi is a choreographer, instructor, and performer of Classical Iranian dances, and the founder and artistic director of the Melieka Fathi Dance Company. She has worked with world-renowned artists and organizations in an effort to preserve and expand upon Iranian arts within diaspora communities. The company’s unique style is defined as a blend of historic roots and diasporic inspirations.

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.

About KINROSE CREAMERY

Kinrose Creamery is an artisanal Iranian and Egyptian ice cream shop that brings culinary traditions to life! Founded by husband-and-wife duo Maria Oveysi and Moe Kamal, the creamery began as a pandemic-era start-up, delivering pints inspired by family recipes. After gaining popularity through private catering and Smorgasburg LA, they opened their brick-and-mortar location in January 2024, in Old Town Pasadena with their second location in Encino, in 2025.

The menu features unique and inventive offerings like saffron pistachio rose, walnut baklava, and sour cherry topped with Iranian fairy floss (Pashmak). Each scoop is adorned with ornate toppings such as rosebuds, phyllo crunch, and halva, creating an artistic edible experience!

Kinrose Creamery is located at:
PASADENA: 140 Mills Place, Pasadena, CA 91105
ENCINO: 16915 Ventura Blvd, Encino CA 91316