Local Iranian community members gathered at a vigil Sunday afternoon at Seattle City Hall to share art, music, dance, and healing conversation.
The stated purpose of the event was to memorialize those who lost their lives during the Islamic Republic’s deadly crackdown on protesters in January, which had a death toll estimated in the tens of thousands. With the U.S. and Israel striking Iran over the weekend, the event also provided a place to process the beginning of war.
One of the artists who showcased their work was dancer Parmida Ziaei. Dressed in black and wielding a flowing red scarf, she swayed and spun, using the line of her body to show sorrow and strength.
“I wanted to share that pain and grief that I have personally been feeling, but I also know everyone, collectively, is feeling. Maybe share a moment of healing together,” Ziaei said…