BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Asian Cultural Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oacc.cc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Asian Cultural Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121916 CREATED:20240321T194933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T223247Z UID:18136-1714744800-1714750200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: A Fireside Chat with Clinician\, Speaker\, Coach\, and Author Jeanie Y. Chang\, LMFT DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/howkdramascantransformyourlife/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/thumbnail-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121916 CREATED:20240412T013856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T202556Z UID:18430-1714222800-1714233600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Philippine Master Culture Bearers of T’boli\, Yakan\, Kalinga People: Weaving Workshop DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/philippinemasterculturebearers/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/weaving-workshop-thumbnail-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121916 CREATED:20240319T220527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T202700Z UID:18090-1713614400-1713625200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Southeast Asian New Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/southeastasianny/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Event-flyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240324T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240324T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121916 CREATED:20240129T232544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T012530Z UID:17635-1711285200-1711288800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Sons of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted in China and America" Book Release Reading with William Gee Wong DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/sonsofchinatown/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/bill-wong-event-500-x-500-px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240314T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121917 CREATED:20240201T201236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T172836Z UID:17678-1710444600-1710617400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Dancing Moons Festival 2024 DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/dancingmoons2024/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/dancing-moons-jpeg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121917 CREATED:20240123T233427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T205738Z UID:17390-1709319600-1709325000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Method Sampling: How to Build the Future Together" Documentary Film Premiere Screening & Discussion with Ensemble Mik Nawooj DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/methodsampling/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/method-sampling-jpeg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240229T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240229T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121917 CREATED:20240209T225744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T213955Z UID:17865-1709222400-1709233200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Love & Protect" Mural Series Closing Reception and AR Workshop DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/loveprotectclosingreception/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/reception.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121917 CREATED:20240103T201419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T210038Z UID:16970-1708023600-1708029000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/alternative-facts/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/alternative-facts.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121917 CREATED:20240103T205142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T210731Z UID:16991-1706958000-1706976000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lunar New Year x Black History Month 2024: Celebrating Asian & African-American Solidarity DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lnybhm2024/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screen-Shot-2023-12-19-at-12.17.04-PM-1-1022x1024-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121917 CREATED:20231220T003936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T211426Z UID:16907-1706295600-1706302800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"The Six: The Untold Story of RMS Titanic’s Chinese Passengers" Film Screening & Discussion with Research Team Members DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/thesix/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/thumbnail-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121917 CREATED:20240112T003828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T214058Z UID:17315-1706270400-1709398800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Love and Protect Mural Series DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/loveprotect/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/murals-jpeg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121917 CREATED:20231118T093621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T204413Z UID:16612-1702126800-1702134000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Elder Voices: Chinatown Legacy Businesses Exhibition Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/elder-voices-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/roy-chan-exhibit-reception-thumbnail-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231117T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121917 CREATED:20230915T222835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T212013Z UID:15919-1700229600-1700235000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:“Everything I Learned\, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant: A Memoir” Book Launch with Curtis Chin DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/everything-i-learned-i-learned/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/thumbnail-5-1024x1024-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121917 CREATED:20230620T201251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T212333Z UID:14037-1694617200-1694624400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Book Reading with Grace Lin DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/chinesemenu/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Grace-Lin-thumbnail-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121917 CREATED:20230427T054910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T131908Z UID:13908-1686398400-1686412800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:AAPI Mental Health and Wellness Jam DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/aapi-wellness-jam/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/PEERS-Mental-Health-Instagram-Post-Square-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230602T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230602T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121917 CREATED:20230329T223404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T200648Z UID:13551-1685734200-1685741400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Pasifika Futurism\, the SPULU Experience DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/cohh-spulu/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/the-spulu-experience-11-square-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230528T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230528T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121917 CREATED:20230419T205257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T172120Z UID:13547-1685282400-1685293200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Strong Like Bamboo: Stories of Resilience for Healing in the Era of Anti-AAPI Violence DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/strong-like-bamboo/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sunday-May-28-2023-200pm-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121917 CREATED:20230406T221701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T191245Z UID:13557-1684519200-1684526400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Find Your Crew: Connecting Bay Area Filmmakers and Content Creators DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/findyourcrew/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/6.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121917 CREATED:20230329T222814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T184739Z UID:13553-1684000800-1684008000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Son of Paper DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/cohh-sop/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/05132023-COHH-SOP-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121917 CREATED:20230221T192837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T194501Z UID:13420-1682191800-1682199000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Joe Kye\, SURRIJA\, and Nikbo DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/cohh-rootingself/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/04222023-COHH-Rooting-Self-IG-flyers-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230303T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T121917 CREATED:20230221T195319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T194523Z UID:13438-1677862800-1682197200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Current Exhibition: Li Ching World DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lichingworld-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Copy-of-20230301_LiChing_Opening_Panel.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR