#persian pride

[sunshine-zenith]

Iranian-American Culture is: -tiny dogs -stuffing Gucci bags with pistachios -Ebi Ebi Ebi EbI EBI EBI EBI E B I E B I E B I E B I E BI -Chanting "Iran! Iran!" As red, white, and green (and blue) fireworks go off -being so damn proud of our history -ashe and kabobs

[samadiarchives]

I’m so excited to present my first song off this EP called “Persian Pride”. I wrote most of this while I was in Iran. Iranians/Persians (same thing) don't get the credit they deserve. With history going back over 4000 years, with Kings and Queens who have changed the world, with all the great things Iran has done for the world, I was upset with the negative perceptions in Western media, and I wrote this song to remind myself and others why I am so proud to be Iranian

[samadiarchives]

When I was younger, I disregarded you I used to deny that I was part of you Now I'm ashamed, when I look back, its getting harder to You gave me everything I know, so I give my heart to you

[justariposts]

نوروز پیروز! ❤️🌷 happy norooz (Persian New Year) to everyone! Spread love all year 💜

[justariposts]

Persian Women: 1. Beautiful 2. Intelligent 3. Resilient

[justariposts]

What they don't teach you about Persia

• the first ever high heeled shoe • invention of wine • invention of the guitar (tar then setar) • origin of peaches • origin of pomegranates • first cultivation of tulips • the windmill • The game of Polo • Backgammon • the first charter of human rights • world’s oldest stapler • the first ever efficient delivery service • first crafted spoon • invention of ice houses/ refrigerators • algebra and numbers we use today is from Al Khwarazmi • systematic use of alcohol by Razi • maternity leave existed in Ancient Persia • all workers were paid in Ancient Persia, and slavery was unheard of.

[saffron-queen]

persian girls are beautiful and golden lets all grow up to be ambitious proud and in love with life

[velocijazzy]

Today after my middle eastern history class, another classmate and I were talking about how I’ve only recently connected with my Iranian heritage and she commented “Wow, you’re really not that Persian, are you?” Like wow, no. That’s not okay. You have no right to comment how “Persian” I am. I am Persian. That is something I was born with and something that I will cherish forever. Sure, I can’t speak Farsi - my mom is American, and because my dad worked, I almost never got to see him. I never got the chance to learn. I can’t connect to my Persian background the way others can. I have a language barrier that disconnects me from it. But I am Persian to my very core. I dance to the music. I enjoy the food. I engage in its history and politics and poetry and literature. I am proud of my background. You do not get to say that to me.