# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Welcoming Winter: Persian themed celebration/performance
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 06:30 pm – Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the winter solstice with a movement & live music based performance + homemade food, followed by an open sharing (poems/stories)About this EventThis gathering is offered in the spirit of Yalda, the winter solstice celebration marking the longest night of the year and the slow return of the light. Rooted in Persian and Central Asian traditions, Yalda centers community, storytelling, poetry, and shared food, honoring both the darkness and the promise of renewal. The Pomegranate, a symbol of dawn, reminds us of the light that follows night.We will begin with a contemporary, avant-garde performance featuring some of the cities improvisors, inspired by themes of descent and transformation. Mahshid Alavi, Leah Francis (movement), Safia Rezai (sculpture, installation), Ozzy Moysey (composition), Joel Stedman, Harvey Parkin-Christie, Flora Moana, Milana Sarukhanyan, Benji Arnold (musicians)Afterwards, we’ll share food together, and finally close the evening with an open sharing, where you are welcome to offer a poem, story, reflection or simply witness.This is a Pay As You Feel event. All are welcome to participate in the way that feels right.(homemade food will be a light meal)Agenda?: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PMDoors ?: 07:00 PM - 07:50 PMLive performanceHost: Performance: Mahshid Alavi & Leah Francis?: 07:50 PM - 08:20 PMHomemade food  sharing (light meal)?: 08:20 PM - 09:00 PMOpen sharing - poems & stories etc - whatever you feel
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leeds/welcoming-winter-persian-themed-celebration-performance/100001964460190311
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, art, literary-art, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Leeds
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Attic
- **lat**: 53.7912139
- **long**: -1.5382867
- **full address**: The Attic, 3 Sheaf Street, Leeds, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Welcoming Winter: Persian themed celebration/performance being held?
  - **A:** Welcoming Winter: Persian themed celebration/performance takes place on Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 pm at The Attic, 3 Sheaf Street, Leeds, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Welcoming Winter: Persian themed celebration/performance?
  - **A:** Welcoming Winter: Persian themed celebration/performance is organized by Mahshid Alavi.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Welcoming Winter: Persian themed celebration/performance is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leeds, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Welcoming Winter: Persian themed celebration/performance sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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