Fal-e-hafez with Kamyar Arsani

In the Persian tradition, whenever one faces a difficulty or a fork in the road, or even if one has a general question in mind, one would hold that question in mind and then ask the Oracle of Shiraz Hafiz for guidance.

More often than not, Hafiz, in his own enigmatic way, would sing to the questioner and, through the song, would get the questioner to look in the mirror of his/her soul. Upon reflection in the mirror of Hafiz's Ghazal one would be inspired with an answer, a guidance, or a direction.

Traditionally, the first line upon which the eyes of the reader fall, would give the answer to the direct question, and the rest of the Ghazal would give further clarification.

In this program, we will pray together and make one united intention set, then we open the book of Hafez Qazals and follow the specific instructions that have been in place for centuries to guide readers to their destination.

There will be coloring sheets for children, and the poetry reading will also be performed on frame drum called Daf.