BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.15.20//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:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040625 CREATED:20221207T214608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T231330Z UID:13160-1675508400-1675526400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lunar New Year x Black History Month: Celebration of Black & Asian 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/lnyxbhm/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/CO-PRESENTED-BY-Instagram-Post-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230225 DTSTAMP:20260422T040625 CREATED:20230113T233852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T231846Z UID:13281-1673913600-1677283199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bandung To The Bay: Intersections of 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/bandung-to-the-bay-exhibition-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220715BandungtotheBay_Thumbnail-e1673653068165.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T153000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040625 CREATED:20221117T010720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T195553Z UID:13136-1670076000-1670081400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:CRESCENCIANA Book Talk: Connecting with our Ancestors’ Narratives 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/crescenciana/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221203CrescencianaBookTalk_Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221105T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221105T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040625 CREATED:20221005T211519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T195601Z UID:12986-1667656800-1667664000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Uncommon Ground: Write Now! SF Bay's New Anthology 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/uncommonground/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/uncommon-ground.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221219 DTSTAMP:20260422T040625 CREATED:20220914T223149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225521Z UID:12918-1667520000-1671407999@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Distant Journeys of Cultural Exchange 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/distant-journeys/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/distantjourneys_thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040625 CREATED:20221013T205538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T182514Z UID:13020-1666350000-1666454400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Community Ofrenda Building 2022: Celebrating Día De Los Muertos with OMCA 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/communityofrenda2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/10212022_CommunityOfrenda_Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040625 CREATED:20220527T172552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T213255Z UID:12525-1665856800-1665864000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Gala 2022 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/gala-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/OACC-Gala-IG.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T173000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040625 CREATED:20220823T002613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T220218Z UID:12705-1665855000-1665855000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:26th Anniversary Gala — Celebrate Asian Love 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/celebration-asian-love/ LOCATION:Pacific Renaissance Plaza\, 388 Ninth Street\, Suite 290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/heart_hand-1@3x.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221101 DTSTAMP:20260422T040625 CREATED:20220824T220054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T195618Z UID:12869-1664582400-1667260799@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Press Play: Exhibition - Raising Mental Health Awareness 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/pressplay/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/20221001PressPlay_thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T123000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040625 CREATED:20220824T212839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T172608Z UID:12701-1662805800-1662813000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Stop the Violence - Solidarity Now! Forum 1 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/solidaritynow/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/20220910_BAMCForum_thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220926 DTSTAMP:20260422T040625 CREATED:20220803T214002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T210939Z UID:12648-1661990400-1664150399@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Stories From My Mother's House 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/stories-from-my-mothers-house/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/20220901StoriesFromMothersHouse_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220806T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220806T163000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040625 CREATED:20220614T174706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T205707Z UID:12605-1659798000-1659803400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Painting The Streets" Book Talk [POSTPONED] 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/painting-the-streets-book-talk-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220806PaintingTheStreetsBookTalk_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220730T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220730T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040626 CREATED:20220603T050838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T212936Z UID:12562-1659193200-1659200400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Lil Tokyo Reporter" 10th Anniversary Screening 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/lil-tokyo-reporter-10th-anniversary-screening/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220730LittleTokyoReporterScreening_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220716T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220716T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040626 CREATED:20220524T175034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T212947Z UID:12499-1657980000-1657990800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Minhwa Family 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/minhwa-family-workshop-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220716MinhwaWorkshop_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220829 DTSTAMP:20260422T040626 CREATED:20220224T222156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T205631Z UID:12082-1657843200-1661731199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bandung To The Bay: Intersections of 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/bandung-to-the-bay-exhibition/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220715BandungtotheBay_Thumbnail-e1673653068165.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T153000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040626 CREATED:20220511T002657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183217Z UID:12406-1657373400-1657380600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Japanese Knife Sharpening 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/knife-sharpening-workshop-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220709KnifesharpeningWorkshop_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T113000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040626 CREATED:20220511T005430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183223Z UID:12416-1657360800-1657366200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Natto Presentation & Tasting Session 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/natto-presentation-and-tasting/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220709NattoDemo_Thumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220630T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220630T123000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040626 CREATED:20220603T213722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183320Z UID:12567-1656586800-1656592200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Jikimee - AAPI Elder Voices 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/jikimee/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/jikimee_thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220624T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220624T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040626 CREATED:20220607T215718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183302Z UID:12589-1656075600-1656079200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Become a Changemaker: Learn More About Recycling & Composting in Oakland 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/changemaker/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/changemaker_thumb-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T153000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040626 CREATED:20220510T230605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220618T223738Z UID:12388-1655560800-1655566200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Hālau KaUaTuahine 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/heart-filled-heritage-series-halau-ka-ua-tuahine/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220618Thumbnail_Halau.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040626 CREATED:20220519T190452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T163811Z UID:12469-1654956000-1654963200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories: A Celebration of Oakland and Bay Area’s Diverse Voices 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/homemade-celebration-screening/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/HM-Particpant0.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040626 CREATED:20220505T225348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220605T044854Z UID:12366-1654363800-1654372800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Queer Trans Asian Pride - A Community Gathering 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/qtapi-week-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220604QTAPI_Thumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040626 CREATED:20220510T234849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220604T231421Z UID:12397-1654351200-1654358400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Creative Voices of the Vietnamese Diaspora 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/creative-voices-vietnamese-diaspora-panel-talk/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220604CreativeVoicesPanel_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220527T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220527T193000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040626 CREATED:20220405T020211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T182449Z UID:12216-1653674400-1653679800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Virtual Book Talk: "The All-American Crew" with Author Russell N. Low 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/all-american-crew-book-talk-2022/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20220527AllAmericanCrew_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220525T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220525T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040626 CREATED:20220422T225830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T003756Z UID:12286-1653494400-1653508800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lotus Link Up: Cocktails\, Comedy\, and Connection for AAPI & ALLIES 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/lotus-link-up-2/ LOCATION:Somar Bar & Lounge\, 1727 Telegraph Ave\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LL-Instagram-Somar-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T173000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040626 CREATED:20220421T204851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T170158Z UID:12151-1653148800-1653154200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Bochan Huy 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/heart-filled-heritage-series-bochan-huy/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20220521Thumbnail_Bochan.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220515T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220515T183000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040626 CREATED:20220322T205058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T173055Z UID:12167-1652634000-1652639400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Stories of Home" Community Screening 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/stories-from-home-screening/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220515StoriesFromHome_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040626 CREATED:20220329T214136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T173037Z UID:12206-1652556600-1652562000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Solidarity & Resilience: Narrations through Traditional Vietnamese Music 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/solidarity-and-resilience-workshops-and-concert-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220512-14SolidarityResilienceThumbnail-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220508T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220508T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040626 CREATED:20220214T215951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T233346Z UID:12040-1652007600-1652025600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Connex: Community Screen Printing 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/oacc-connex-screen-print/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/OACC-Instagram-Post.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220505T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220505T230000 DTSTAMP:20260422T040626 CREATED:20220429T213342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220508T165602Z UID:12354-1651750200-1651791600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:AAPI Heritage Month Fundraiser at Co Nam 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/co-nam-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Co Nam\, 3936 Telegraph Ave\, Oakland\, 94609 CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CoNam_IG.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR