ISV Lab x PersiaHK: Persian Splendour in Poetry and Wine
About this Event
Following the success of Keeping Up with the Sasanians co-hosted by ISV Lab and PersiaHK in July and as summer approaches its end, you are cordially invited to relax, unwind and savour an evening steeped in the beauty, history, and heritage of Persia.
In Persian Splendour in Poetry and Wine, Dr. Behzad Nasiri returns to guide the audience on a magic carpet ride through the ocean of Persian poetry, sharing timeless verses from Rumi, Khayam, and Hafez. Guests will learn to interpret these works within their rich cultural context, and even have a go at reciting poetry lines in Farsi.
Joining Dr. Nasiri this time is art historian Dr. Konstance Li, who will respond to the sharing with an art historian's perspective—offering fresh reflections on the imagery, symbolism, and beauty woven through Persian poetic traditions.
As the verses unfold, thoughtfully curated wine and light refreshments will be served to pair with the poetry, echoing its rhythms and moods. Join us on August 25 to enjoy an evening that is elegant, relaxing, and delightfully exotic.
《詩歌美酒中的波斯風華》 - 一場沉浸於波斯藝術與文學感官世界的雅致之旅
繼 《與薩珊同行》在7月圓滿舉行後，誠邀您於夏末再臨 ISV Lab 及 PersiaHK，在詩歌與美酒之間一同感受波斯藝術、歷史文化之美。
Dr. Behzad Nasiri 載譽歸來，將再度帶領觀眾遨遊於波斯詩歌的浩瀚海洋，分享魯米（Rumi）、海亞姆（Khayam）與哈菲茲（Hafez）等偉大詩人的雋永名作。參加者將學習如何在波斯文化脈絡中詮釋這些作品，更可親自嘗試以波斯語（Farsi）吟誦詩句。
本次活動特別邀請藝術史學家李俊彤博士與 Dr. Nasiri 同台回應分享，為波斯詩歌傳統中所蘊含的意象、象徵與美學，帶來嶄新的解讀與啟發。隨著詩篇徐徐展開，現場將提供精心搭配的美酒與輕食，呼應詩詞的節奏和意境。誠邀您於8月25日與兩位講者共度一個優雅、閒適又充滿異域風情的夜晚，細意感受詩中韻味。
About the Speakers
Dr. Behzad Nasiri, an Iranian researcher and global citizen, is driven to share the story of Iran’s people. Raised in a warm Iranian family, he holds degrees in Molecular Biology and Genetics and a PhD in Medical Science from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His path also included years as an international tour guide and hostel manager, fuelling a passion for travel, cultural connection, and human stories.
Shaken by the scale of loss and repression in Iran’s ongoing crisis—including the protests followed by war experiences shared by his family and friends, and how these events affect their daily life and emotions—Behzad now focuses on highlighting Iran’s rich history, enduring culture, and the resilience of its people—offering a personal, informed lens on a nation at a pivotal moment.
Nasiri 博士 是一位伊朗裔科學研究員，也是一位世界公民，致力於分享伊朗人民的故事。他在溫暖的伊朗家庭中成長，取得分子生物學及遺傳學學位，並於香港中文大學完成醫學科學博士課程。科研以外，他亦曾擔任國際導遊及青年旅舍管理員，由此燃起對旅行、跨文化連結與人文故事的深厚熱情。
伊朗局勢持續惡化，Nasiri博士的家人及朋友亦親歷抗議及戰爭的衝擊。深受伊朗危機所帶來的大規模傷亡與壓迫所震撼，以及人民在衝突與戰爭中呈現的情感與精神所感動，Nasiri博士現致力於分享伊朗豐厚的歷史底蘊、綿延不絕的文化傳承，讓更多人看見伊朗人民對和平的渴求、以及堅韌不屈的精神。
Dr. Konstance Li is an art historian specializing in East Asian Buddhist art and the visual culture of the Silk Road. He holds a MSt degree in Archaeology from the University of Oxford and a PhD in Art History from the University of Hong Kong. He has also conducted advanced research in Japan as a Japan Foundation Cultural and Academic Specialist.
Dr. Li currently teaches East and Southeast Asian art history at the Department of Art History, the University of Hong Kong. Alongside his university teaching, he is dedicated to broader public outreach in Asian art and cultural heritage; since 2024, he has offered specialized short courses for the public and has personally curated and led immersive field study tours to Japan, focusing on historic architecture and artistic heritage. Beyond public education, Dr. Li’s expertise is sought after by the corporate sector to provide academic stewardship for high-profile cultural initiatives; notably, in 2024, he was invited by Bank of China (Hong Kong) to serve as the academic consultant for its Lego rendition of Along the River During the Qingming Festival.
Complementing his research in visual and material culture, Dr. Li is a practitioner of Japanese Gagaku (imperial court music), specializing in the ryuteki flute. He was invited to perform at the Osaka Autumn Gagaku Festival in October 2023 and delivered a featured talk at the Japan Foundation Kansai Center in December 2024.
藝術史學者李俊彤博士，專研東亞佛教及絲綢之路視覺文化。他先後獲得英國牛津大學考古學碩士與香港大學藝術史博士學位，並曾以日本國際交流基金「文化學術專門家」身份赴日研修。
李博士現於香港大學藝術學系講授東亞與東南亞藝術史。在學院教研之餘，他亦致力推廣亞洲藝術及文化遺產，自2024年起面向公眾開設短期專題課程，並親自設計與導賞多項深入日本古都、專注於歷史建築與藝術遺產的深度實地研學考察之旅。此外，李博士的學術專業亦受企業青睞，獲邀為大型文化項目提供專業指導。2024年，他受中國銀行（香港）之邀，擔任其「樂高版清明上河圖」項目的學術顧問。
除了視覺與物質文化的研究，李博士亦深諳日本雅樂，專攻龍笛，曾於2023年10月獲邀至大阪秋季雅樂祭演奏，並於2024年12月受邀至日本國際交流基金關西中心發表專題演講。
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
HKD 250.00
