Taste of Persia: Food, Music, Dance and Art

For the first time in the heart of Melbourne, experience the Taste of Persia – a vibrant celebration of Persian culture, food, art, and music!

Discover a vibrant cultural market filled with Persian food, sweets, treats, pickles, and a wide range of delicious traditional options. The event also showcases talented Persian artists, designers, cooks, and creative makers. There will be a variety of artworks available for purchase, making it a great opportunity for Christmas shopping and finding unique, handcrafted gifts.

Alongside the market, enjoy a rich lineup of cultural performances and interactive experiences, including a live DJ, southern Persian percussive music, Persian traditional music, Persian traditional solo dance and group dance, Azerbaijani solo and group dances, solo Arabic dance, classes in Persian dance and the traditional stick dance of Khorasan. Plus kids’ activities such as face painting, drawing lessons, music and games.