【Workshop(s)】Be a guest in an Iranian home. Iranian food: Halva halva and saffron rice pudding.

【About Iran】 https://yk-club.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/artin-bakhan-ae8dxc_wRCo-unsplash-1067x800.jpg https://yk-club.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/iman-soleimany-zadeh-p7nOeYS0ksE-unsplash.jpg https://yk-club.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/behzad-ghaffarian-agGyKOiowuk-unsplash-544x800.jpg Iran has a profound historical and cultural heritage and is a country full of charm and attraction. Its rich cultural heritage includes 27 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Iran is located in West Asia and the Middle East, bordering Armenia, Azerbaijan and other countries to the north, Turkey and Iraq to the west, the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to the south, and Pakistan and Afghanistan to the east. Human activities in Iran can be traced back to the Paleolithic Age, and since the fourth millennium BC, the land has witnessed many glorious eras, including the Mede Kingdom, the Achaemenid Empire and the Sassanid Empire. Iran is a multi-ethnic country whose main language is Persian, but many languages such as Azerbaijani Turkish, Kurdish and Arabic are also spoken. Iran is rich in artistic and literary achievements, such as Persian poetry and literary works that occupy an important position in the history of world literature. A unique food culture, including diverse dishes of rice, meat and vegetables, also adds to Iran's appeal. [About HALVA] https://mealscook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Types-of-Persian-Halva.jpg https://yummynotes.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Persian-Halva-Recipe-4.jpg Irva (حلوا) is a dessert that originated in Iran (Persia) and has spread widely to the Middle East and South Asia. It can be found in many countries such as Azerbaijan, Greece, India, Myanmar and Turkey. The word kalva originated in Persia (modern-day Iran), first appearing in the seventh century, and originally referred to a mixture of date paste and milk. By the ninth century, the word was used to describe a variety of sweets, including what we now know as semolina or roux cooked with sugar. https://figandquince.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/halva-persian-food-iranian-kitchen-ashpazi-shah-abbas-story-pictures.jpg Many early Persian recipes are recorded in the 13th-century Arabic book Kitab al-Tabikh (The Book of Dishes) and in an anonymous 13th-century Al-Andalus cookbook. Dalva was adopted by the Ottoman Turks, including a sesame-based version, and spread throughout the empire. In Iran, halva comes in many flavors and shapes, such as Angupich halva, Umaj halva, Zardak halva, Shahdaneh halva, etc., depending on the type of ingredients used and the geographical location where it is cooked. The most common urva is made from flour and oil and flavored with saffron and rose water. It comes in yellow, brown or dark brown color and is usually served at wedding celebrations, religious ceremonies and funerals. 【About Saffron Rice Pudding SHOLEZARD】 https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/MNNtAYtQjB0vChLbAbOVjyiopY0=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/20231204-SEA-Sholeh-Zard-NaderMehravari-10-abd9d78371a8455ca38e841a7195240b.jpg Sholezard (شله زرد) is a traditional Iranian dessert with a centuries-old history. This delicious dessert was originally only served on special occasions like Nowruz, the Persian New Year. Its unique bright yellow color comes from the main ingredient, saffron. Saffron, cardamom and rose water are known as the sacred trilogy of Persian flavors, giving Sholezard a unique Persian flavor that sets it apart from other rice puddings. Nowadays, Sholezard is also enjoyed during Iftar meals during Ramadan or on general celebration occasions. 【Workshop content EVENT DETAILS】 https://yk-club.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Picsart_24-06-16_20-40-43-716-1200x800.jpg 1) Make together: Halvar halva, Sholezard saffron rice pudding (will be produced jointly by groups) https://yk-club.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Picsart_24-06-16_20-45-36-832-533x800.jpg 2) Understand Iran and dessert culture (brief presentation sharing) https://yk-club.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Picsart_24-06-16_20-47-23-015-1200x800.jpg 3) Taste delicious food Halvar, Sholezard saffron rice pudding (Pictures are for reference only and are based on students’ cooking results) 【Who is suitable to participate? 】 1. Like exotic food and culture 2. Interested in exotic cooking 3. You can participate even if you don’t have any cooking skills 4. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a parent (please choose parent-child ticket) 【Instructors】 https://yk-club.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Poster_Iran_Halva%E5%93%88%E7%88%BE%E7%93%A6%E9%85%A5%E7%B3%96%E3%80%81Sholezard%E7%B1%B3%E5%B8%83%E4%B8%81.png **MONA** Musician & Chef Mona, a musician from Iran, is the only professional performer of the traditional Iranian Daf drum in Taiwan and is widely invited to perform in various major performances. She co-founded MA Productions in Taiwan with her husband Ali and teaches Dafu drums. Mona is not only a professional performer, she is also good at cooking authentic Iranian cuisine! Growing up, her mother often entertained guests at home and prepared sumptuous meals. Influenced by her ears and eyes, Mona also inherited her mother's skills and was able to cook excellent Iranian dishes. past experience - Invited performance at the 2023 New Taipei City Drum Festival - Invited performance in the 2023 Linshe Culture and Art Season "Improvisational Nomadic Series" - 2023 Guandu Art Festival (Beijing University of the Arts) – [Voice of the Wilderness - Mastane: Nan from Central Asia] Invited performance - 2022 NCTU Art Center invited to perform - 2022 Guluda World Percussion Ensemble was invited to perform at the 2022 annual performance "World Percussion Carnival-Between Movement and Stillness" - Invited to perform at 2022 Taipei India Festival - Invited performance at 2021 World Music Festival - Invited performance at the 2021 Hsinchu New Residents Cultural Life Festival - Invited performance on International Migration Day 2020 - Invited to be interviewed by Taipei Radio Station in 2023 - Invited to be interviewed by Taipei Metropolitan Music Station in 2022 - Taught Daf drum workshops at National Taiwan University, Taipei University of the Arts, Sun Yat-sen University...