Food & Dance of Afghanistan - Ballet Afsaneh - Asian Art Museum

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November
Afghanistan!
Thursday, November 6
5 to 9 pm
FREE with museum admission ($5 after 5 pm)

The grand finale of MATCHA’s third season culminates with music, dance, and a sampling of food from Afghanistan. The evening also features a performance of traditional dance—including the Afghan national dance Attan—by the Bay Area’s own Ballet Afsaneh. Try your hand at making jewelry inspired by the ancient Bactrian gold on view in the special exhibition Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul, or mingle on docent tours of the special exhibition and of the crossroads of East and West in the galleries.

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event Schedule

5-8:30 pm: Hands on art activity

7:00 pm: Performance by Ballet Afsaneh

Ongoing: Free raffle drawing






Ballet Afsaneh


This critically acclaimed performance ensemble presents the dance, music and poetry of the historic Silk Road regions of Central Asia. Traditional repertory includes the folkloric and classical dances of Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and India. Contemporary work melds ancient art forms with modern dance and theater in a unique, richly imagistic approach. Hailed by San Francisco dance critic Alan Ulrich as “The top tier of world dance in the Bay Area….” Ballet Afsaneh, the professional performance ensemble of the California nonprofit Afsaneh Art & Culture Society, was founded in 1986. The company produces an annual home season in the Bay Area, presents programs at major performing arts venues, museums, festivals, universities, schools, and community events, and tours internationally and in the US. Inspired by the diverse heritage of the legendary Silk Road, Afsaneh Art & Culture Society strives to promote positive visibility for the Central Asian community, preserve cultural assets and provide creative opportunities for future generations.




Reviewed/approved by Talieh Shahrokhi.