Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation11 Syys 2023

Interview | Growing Up Irooni: Samira Mohyeddin on Navigating Culture, Identity, and the Reverberations of Politics

In this episode, we dive into an enriching conversation with Samira Mohieddin, discussing her experiences growing up in a Persian family that migrated to Canada. We unpack the challenges and dynamics of navigating multiple cultures, languages, and political climates.

Highlights:

Samira reflects on her sudden rise in Instagram followers and the oddity of newfound attention.
A mention of Ari's project, Water Well, and its resonance post-George Floyd protests.
Samira shares her early life in Tehran and the subsequent move to Canada when she was just four years old. The move was prompted not by choice but by necessity due to political upheavals.
We learn about the initial struggles of adapting to a new country, including linguistic hurdles. Her family was a blend of French, English, and Persian speakers.
Samira candidly discusses her experiences in Persian school, a journey filled with mischief, laughter, and some rebellious moments.
A poignant memory of the aftermath of the Iran hostage crisis is recounted, showcasing the profound impact of geopolitics on immigrant families.

This episode offers a deep dive into the lived experience of an Iranian-Canadian, illustrating the power of personal stories in bridging cultural gaps and dispelling misunderstandings. Join us for an intimate journey of laughter, nostalgia, and reflection.

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Poetry | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Part 4

In this lesson, we go over more words and phrases in the next four lines of the poem yoosofé gom gashté by Hafez. Here, Hafez reassures the reader regarding forces that are beyond their control.

26 Tammi 18min

Poetry | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Part 3

In this lesson, we go over the individual words and phrases in the next four lines of the poem yoosofé gom gashté by Hafez, which refer broadly to the nature of the heavens and earth.

18 Tammi 16min

Poetry | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Part 2

In this lesson, we go over the individual words and phrases in the first four lines of the poem yoosofé gom gashté by Hafez.

12 Tammi 19min

Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 6

In this lesson, we conclude our discussion of the section “On the Creation of the World” from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh and reflect on its implications with Dr. Omid Arabian. In this last part, Ferdowsi ex...

5 Tammi 22min

Poetry | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Introduction with Sahba Shayani

In this introductory lesson to Hafez's poem yoosofé gom gashté, we're joined by Prof. Sahba Shayani to talk about the general theme and meaning behind this poem.

4 Tammi 53min

Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 5

In this lesson, we proceed to the fifth part of our discussion of the section “On the Creation of the World” from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh with Dr. Omid Arabian. In this part of the epic poem, Ferdowsi br...

15 Joulu 202521min

Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 4

In this lesson, we proceed to the fourth part of our discussion of the section “On the Creation of the World” from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh with Dr. Omid Arabian. This part of the epic poem explains Ferdo...

8 Joulu 202518min

Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 3

In this lesson, we proceed to the third part of our discussion of the section “On the Creation of the World” from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh with Dr. Omid Arabian. This part of the epic poem discusses the f...

1 Joulu 202519min