About Us

Founded in February 2026, Hezaro Yek Shab Cultural Center is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing Persian culture and heritage with children, teenagers, and families.

Through theater, music, painting, literature, storytelling, poetry, and other cultural and artistic programs, we create meaningful opportunities for young people to connect with their heritage, discover their talents, build confidence, develop creativity, and learn teamwork.

Our programs include cultural and arts classes, creative workshops, theatrical and musical performances, special cultural celebrations, and collaborations with schools and community organizations.

We believe every child and teenager deserves the opportunity to be seen, heard, and encouraged to express themselves with confidence.

Our founders bring more than ten years of experience in education, cultural programs, theater, music, and the arts. Hezaro Yek Shab Cultural Center was established to use their knowledge and experience in a meaningful way to serve children, teenagers, families, and future generations.

Founders

Zahra Salarkia.       Mahmoud Salarkia.      Faramarz Yousefi.

Sara Najafi.             Ali Kazemian.            Fatemeh Farahmand.

Our Mission

Our mission is to preserve, celebrate, and pass Persian culture and heritage on to future generations through engaging, accessible, and high-quality cultural and arts education, performances, and community programs.