Spend your afternoon at the Opera Center and experience a cultural festival to celebrate Afghan history, culture, and arts.
This Showcase will feature:
1:00 PM–4:00 PM: Exhibition of rescued artworks by ArtLords, Craft sale and display by Refugee Artisan Initiative, Community Mural co-creation facilitated by ArtLords artists
1:15 PM: Presentation: “Afghan Cinema Today” by director Roya Sadat
2:00 PM: Documentary: “Symphony of Courage” (Voice of America, 2021)
The story of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music and Zohra Orchestra, Afghanistan’s first all-female ensemble
3:00 PM: Unveiling of Embroidery Project created by local Afghan women in partnership with Refugee Artisan Initiative
3:30 PM: Presentation by ArtLords co-founder Kabir Mokamel
4:00 PM: Concert: “The Rubab: Afghanistan’s National Instrument” by Ustad Homayoun Sakhi
5:00 PM: Post-Show Q&A featuring Ustad Homayoun Sakhi
RSVPs are encouraged but not required. This is a free event.
