Freny Pavri: Who are the Zoroastrians?

This September, multidisciplinary artist Freny Pavri joins Yarn as our first Artist in Residence, opening up her dynamic and embodied practice of movement, voice, music and meditation for others to witness, share in and explore.

Freny Pavri: Who are the Zoroastrians? The story of ancient language of avesta and the gathas.

The indigenous people of ancient Persia faced a series of attempts at genocide from the 8th to the 10th century, with persecution continuing in various forms over the centuries. To survive, many Zoroastrians fled across the world, but a particular group travelled by boat to India, bringing with them a sacred fire and their religious practices. India offered them refuge, and they became known as the Parsi—people from Pars, or Persia. To this day, they have kept their sacred fires burning and embraced India as their motherland, preserving this ancient tradition.

Coming from this unique and little-known community, Freny will share songs, chants and histories of the Zoroastrians, offering a rare glimpse into this enduring heritage.

View Freny's full residency schedule here.