Nasim Salehi

Thousand Feelings

Music CreditsArtists: Viguen, DelkashSong Title: Bordi Az Yadam (you have forgotten me)Songwriter: Parviz KhatibiComposer: Mostafa There are different types of Iranian stews and the most famous one is Ghormeh Sabzi. This dish is typically served with rice and is very popular among Iranians. This food evokes in me millions of feelings, thousands of thoughts, and hundreds of memories.

“When I was a kid, my family gathered often at my grandmother’s place, and Ghormeh Sabzi was always one of the main dishes that she served. I lost my grandmother many years ago, but no matter where in the world I am, whenever I smell Ghormeh Sabzi it takes me back to those lovely afternoons at her house. My grandmother taught me that a dish has no soul unless it is cooked with love. Ghormeh Sabzi is close to my heart since I could sense my grandmother’s love while cooking it. In this work, I used all the ingredients of Ghormeh Sabzi except meat. Instead of meat, I used inspirational stones that represent feelings and sentiments that have been engraved in my mind. However, this dish is not edible now but reveals all the feelings that were hidden in its original form, tangible feelings for all Iranians in the diaspora whenever they smell or taste this dish.”