Movies and Animation
A delightful collection of kids’ content that makes Yalda night more joyful and educational for little ones.
Do you have or know of any other Movies and Animation? Let us know!
Darsoon
The online tutoring platform
Categories:
Yalda Night
The last night of autumn, December 21, the winter solstice and the longest night of the year, is known as “Yaldâ” or “čelle(h)” in Iran. The name “čelle(h)” is taken from the word “čehel,” which means forty in Farsi. The Zoroastrians call the first forty days of winter “čelle(h) bozorg” and the opening night “šab-e čelle(h).” But celebrating “Yaldâ” days back way before Zoroastrianism. It has its roots in Mithraism (sun worshiping) and its rituals. For reading more, Visit: https://farsimonde.com/yalda-night/
🔗 Visit Website
The Story of the Sun and her Cedar Tree
A beautiful Yalda story for children! Written, illustrated and narrated by Nazanin Aygani Music by Ali Akbar Khan Shahnazi (Renge Mahour)
🔗 Visit Website
The Longest Night’ Animation
The Longest Night - بلندترین شب Based on the first episode of the audiobook “Fairytales from Greater Iran” - قصههای شاه پریون Music by Art Direction and Illustration by Adapted, narrated and directed by Yekta Khaghani
🔗 Visit Website
Jashn-e Yalda - Najva Khabbazian
Animation by Rabeeh Hosseinzadeh Music and Lyrics by Najva Khabbazian & Kaveh Salehi Vocals by Najva Khabbazian Guitar: Kaveh Salehi Harmonica: Alborz Aeeni Bass: Mostafa Talebian Percussion: Ideen Shafaee Mix & Mastering by Audio Design Studio Produced and Published by Pardis for Children, Inc. Visit our website at: https://pardisforchildren.org
🔗 Visit Website
Yalda Night for Little Ones: Education and Fun for Children | Persian Language Learning
Yalda Night!
In this charming story, we travel to the heart of one of the most beautiful nights, Yalda Night. A kind grandmother gives her family a deep sense of hope and light with a tale of the daughter of the sun and the son of the night. This story, accompanied by celebration, reading of Hafez's fortune, and a warm family gathering, introduces you to the beautiful traditions of Yalda Night and its message, the victory of light over darkness. If you are interested in Iranian culture, Yalda Night stories, and family stories, don't miss this audiobook!
🔗 Visit Website
Unlocking the History of Shab-e Yalda
Yalda is a Syriac word adopted into the Persian language meaning birth. The word Yalda, a relatively recent addition, refers to the Persian celebration of the Winter Solstice "Shab-e Cheleh Festival", which commonly falls on the 21st of December in the Gregorian Calendar. This uniquely significant night has been celebrated in countless cultures for thousands of years. The ancient Roman festivals of Saturnalia, celebrating Saturn, the God of Agriculture, and Sol Invicta which celebrated the Sun God are amongst the best known in the Western world. But how did this ancient celebration of the triumph of light over darkness become the festival that present-day Iranians around the world celebrate today? Join us as we take a brief journey back in time through ancient petroglyphs and to the mountains of Alborz and begin unlocking the history of one of the most well-regarded Persian nights of celebration, Shab-e Yalda!
🔗 Visit WebsiteMovies and Animation
In this section of the Darsoon Yalda exhibition, we have explored the world of Yalda movies and animations; a place where story, image, and Iranian culture come together so that children not only hear about Yalda but see and experience it.
A Powerful Visual Language
Film and animation are not just entertainment for children; they are a powerful language for conveying concepts, values, and making memories. Especially for Farsi-speaking families outside of Iran, where access to suitable cultural content is not always easy, this section can be a reliable reference.
A Collection of the Best
In this collection, we have gathered short films, animations, and cartoons that are inspired by Yalda Night or narrate the mood of this ancient celebration in a child-friendly way. The selected contents include:
- Classic Iranian cartoons
- Modern animations with a contemporary view of Yalda
- Educational short films
- Works that recreate old stories with images
From stories about the longest night of the year to symbolic narratives of light, hope, family, and being together. These works help children understand that Yalda is not just pomegranate and watermelon, but a deep cultural concept that connects generations.
Touching Abstract Concepts
Yalda animations, in particular, play an important role in introducing children to their cultural roots. Image, color, and movement make abstract concepts like the passage of time, the victory of light over darkness, or the value of storytelling tangible for the child. In this section, we have tried to introduce works that have simple language, their narrative rhythm is suitable for the child's age, and convey their message without unnecessary complexities.
Stories from Home
Some of these films can take the place of grandmothers' and grandfathers' Yalda Night stories; especially for children who have grown up kilometers away from their extended family.
Strengthening Farsi Language
One of the important advantages of this section is helping to strengthen the Persian language. Watching Farsi movies and animations allows the child to establish a more natural connection with words, tone of speech, and the rhythm of the language. This issue is doubly important for families whose children are growing up in a non-Farsi-speaking environment.
If you want Yalda to not just be a date on the calendar for your child but to become a visual and lasting experience, do not miss this section of the Darsoon Yalda exhibition. Here you will find movies and animations that define Yalda for children in the language of images; simple, warm, and rooted.