Voices of Iran: An Immersive Evening
Schedule
Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
High Vibes Victoria | Victoria, BC
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VOICES OF IRAN β¨π§ΏΨ΅Ψ―Ψ§ΩΨ§Ϋ Ψ§ΫΨ±Ψ§Ω
An immersive cultural evening dedicated to Iranian music, poetry, remembrance, resistance and gathering.
This is not simply a party or a lineup.
It is a living room for sound, story, tea, grief, beauty, movement and connection.
A night where traditional Iranian music, Rumi poetry, underground culture and Silk Road frequencies meet under one roof.
In a world shaped by war, displacement and silence, we gather to remember that the human spirit still sings.
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π High Vibes β Victoria, BC
π MAY 22
π 6 PM β Late
π€ Donation-Based Gathering
Suggested contribution: $15β25
No one turned away for lack of funds.
A portion of all donations, as well as proceeds from Turkish coffee, tea and snack offerings throughout the evening, will go toward supporting an Iran Kurdish foundation.
Additional direct donation links will also be available during the gathering for those wishing to contribute further.
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β¦ THE JOURNEY β¦
π 6:00 PM β Arrival Into the Space
The evening begins slowly.
Guests are welcomed with Turkish coffee brewed on hot sand, tea offerings, cushions, incense, ambient soundscapes and soft conversation.
A place to land.
To meet.
To listen.
To settle into the atmosphere together.
Hosted by Faralya Life.
β Turkish Coffee & Tea Rituals
π₯ Silk Road snacks & offerings
π« Community gathering space
π¨ Ambient art & immersive atmosphere
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π 7:00 PM β Voices of Poetry & Tradition
Live music by MΔh Ze TΔr β the project of Iranian multi-instrumentalist and ethnomusicologist Maz Karandish.
MΔh Ze TΔr weaves traditional Iranian music, ancient instruments, devotional singing and contemporary sound design as an act of cultural preservation, remembrance and bridge-building between worlds.
Expect the sounds of oud, ney, sitar, Persian melodies and deep emotional storytelling carried through both ancient and modern forms.
Throughout the evening:
π Rumi poetry & translation
π― Spoken word & storytelling
πΆ Live traditional & fusion music
A space for listening.
For memory.
For grief, tenderness, revolution and longing.
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π 8:00 PM β Transition Into Movement
The room slowly transforms.
Tea turns into rhythm.
Conversation turns into dance.
The pulse deepens.
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π 9:00 PM β Late
π§ Middle Eastern & Silk Road dance journeys by:
Khan
Shamingo
Two beloved Victoria-based selectors weaving desert frequencies, ancestral percussion, psychedelic textures and underground movement culture from across the Silk Road and beyond.
Not escapism.
Not spectacle.
A reminder that gathering itself is sacred.
That music survives borders.
That devotion can still exist inside rebellion.
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Please enter with openness, softness and respect for the cultures, histories, stories and emotions carried within the evening.
No racism.
No sexism.
No homophobia or transphobia.
No oppressive behaviour tolerated.
Community care is part of the gathering.
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Come listen.
Come gather.
Come remember.
Come keep the fire alive.
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Where is it happening?
High Vibes Victoria, 917 Balmoral rd,Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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