Category Archives: pop culture

He has a beard!!!!

You know what’s wrong with us Iranians? We easily judge everyone based on the way they look. If someone has a beard they are Hezbollahi. If someone wears tight jeans and jell in his hair he is “soosool.” Don’t get … Continue reading

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Funny parody clips of Persian musician and singers

Silhouette and Leila Forouhar Shahram Nazeri Kamran and Hooman

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Whats it like to be an Iranian/Persian?

Sallam’s to all! Firstly I would just like to welcome you all to my first post! =)! Well the title of my first post is what’s it like to be an Iranian/Persian? Firstly, the question should be asked can we … Continue reading

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Entezami appeals for eradication of poverty

Iranian veteran actor Ezzatollah Entezami recited the Message of the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the 20th International Day for the Eradication of Poverty during a ceremony at the Honar Cultural Center. Entezami, who has previously raised funds for … Continue reading

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Iran’s Dylan on the Lute, With Songs of Sly Protest

Thats title of New York Time’s article on Mohsen Namjoo, one of the most contriversial Persian singers currently living in Iran. HE plays the setar, a traditional Persian lute, and is a master of classical Persian literature and poetry. But … Continue reading

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Iranian Rock Concert

Mothers of 230 Iranian youth, who were arrested after attending a rock concert, gathered outside Karaj police station on August 4th, to find out about the whereabouts of their children a “satanist” rave

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“DemoKracy” by ABJEEZ

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Humor as a New Weapon Against Muslim Extremists

Oppressed societies have longed used Political humor as a response to their tyrannical regimes. Humor is a form of peaceful protest to the government in control and an excellent stage to point out the flaws of the ruling authorities. As … Continue reading

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