A Journey of Sound, Poetry, Movement, Inner Reflection-
Organized by Persian Place in collaboration with the Center for World Music La Jolla
with funding from the City of Carlsbad It is free & open to all.

Story of the Reed. Sat. 8/29, 6-7:30 PM,
Schulman Auditorium, Dove Library.
1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad

Tickets Here: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/persianplace/the-story-of-the-reed

Inspired by the opening verses of Rumi’s Masnavi, The Story of the Reed is an immersive, multi-sensory experience weaving together the haunting sound of the ney, poetry in Persian & English, theatrical expression, & live Persian calligraphy.

The reed flute (ney)—hollow yet filled with song—has long symbolized the human soul’s longing to return to its divine source. Its voice reminds us that emptiness can become a doorway to transformation.

Through music, movement, & the written word, audiences are invited to journey inward—beyond listening, into feeling. This is not simply a perform- ance, but a shared moment of reflection: an invitation to pause, reconnect, & remember the stillness and wisdom within.

On a summer eve, we gather to experience longing, beauty & belonging, discovering how what feels lost on the outside can become light within.

Featuring: Mohammad Khodadadi – Internationally acclaimed ney player & composer, bridging Persian & Western classical traditions.

Dr. Yasaman Mostajeran – Persian calligraphy artist & psychotherapist, exploring word, sound, silence

Dr. Nadia Thalji – Psychologist & artistic director, weaving cultural memory, emotion & transforma- ation.

Lucia Herlinda – Award-winning Middle Eastern & Flamenco fusion dancer, bringing movement & storytelling to life.