From Rumi to Activism

In this talk we will explore the following Rumi verses and discuss their resonance in the current socio-political climate.

I was a happy pearl, but the storm of
love shattered me

Now, I am the ocean water, making thousands of pearls

Ari Honarvar is the founder of Rumi With A View, dedicated to building music and poetry bridges across war-torn borders. Her work has appeared on The Guardian, Teen Vogue, Broadly-VICE, Success and elsewhere. She is the author of the oracle card set and book, Rumi’s Gift.