Yalda (Winter Solstice): The longest night of the year is celebrated with community children at the Kirkland Library

Storytelling and Artmaking around the story of Yalda

Join KCLS & Peyvand Non-Profit Organization for a children’s storytelling and artmaking session that celebrates Shab-e Yalda (Yalda Night), a Persian holiday dating back thousands of years that welcomes the winter solstice & brighter days ahead triumphing light over darkness.

On Shab-e Yalda, families gather to read Persian poetry including epic tales & myths.

Peyvand volunteer Hanif Zarrabi will lead a storytelling session at the start of the event & the second half of the program will be dedicated to creating Yalda-themed arts & crafts led by Peyvand volunteer Amelia Ossorio using construction paper, glue sticks, scissors, pencils and markers.

There will also be a button press to make custom pin designs!

Guests are welcome to attend only the story reading, drop in for the artmaking, or stay the full duration.

RSVP form before Dec. 14 to ensure adequate seating & art supplies for attendees: https://tinyurl.com/4pmxuwk7

Questions or comments?

Contact info@peyvandnpo.org