Funny TEDTalk about Persian New Year (w/ comedian Kvon)

[@annanasirzadeh4600]

I'm half Iranian and half Polish! My mom's the Pol and my dad's from Iran. And Nowruz is my all time favourite holiday. It's wonderful to spend time with family (:

[@kvoncomedy]

:)

[@mohammadmedia3860]

yeah exactly...tnx anna im Iranian

[@TonyMoze]

I love your last name "Son of" Nasir. and I could guess.....Anna.....your mother the Polish came up with that name?

[@magdamagda1725]

Do you live in Poland?

[@jonacw]

Omg same! Also half Polish and half Persian, living in the Netherlands though :)

[@btdngames8758]

Are we really going to ignore that perfect Owen Wilson impression?

[@cjsjedi73]

Hahahaha

[@soulsurfer639]

😂😂😂

[@karlacabrera9178]

Did I just fall in love with this guy?

[@coledalton5848]

He's too cute to be str8

[@aayushsharma8735]

@@coledalton5848 u sure??..ahem...just asking

[@coledalton5848]

@@aayushsharma8735 COME ON HE'S BEEN TO BOY SCOUTS

[@bmell1252]

Yep. He knows he’s sexy! (Bet he’s a good lover!). Had to say it.

[@sadhnatripathi373]

I do... On my knees 😍😍😘

[@gtron7692]

I love this guy! Smart, clean and funny jokes! I don't feel dirt after listening to him! Love it!

[@itsyasamn4272]

i'm actually half persian and half german and i've seen Iran just one time and i think that was my best experience in whole of my life♥️👀🙇🏻‍♀️👍🏻Persian people are incredibly nice😍👍🏻

[@زهرااصغری-و8غ]

Thanks you are always welcom here

[@Olaberg13]

lol, I know you're half Iranian, but they're just nice, cause you're half and if you look white. haha...

[@DoYouLikeHawaijar]

@@Olaberg13 Persian people are among the nicest and welcoming people in the world

[@aishaahmed3562]

Iran is very close to my country, so I met many of them here in Oman. they're kind and so pretty!😍

[@abbasaliindian]

Aisha Ahmed i think so are you..

[@mtm4671]

Aisha Ahmed you are pretty as well 😊

[@maryamkhosravi1276]

Aisha Ahmed You are pretty too

[@mehrdad5767]

Aisha Ahmed but you have not face like arab

[@doriljubojevic517]

Is that you on ur profile pic? You are really pretty if it is👌

[@Katherannereese]

My mom is half and was raised in Kansas in a similar situation. I'm now 23 and afraid to dig into my roots. Kvon is so right though. Iranians are some of the most welcoming people and it's never too late to make new discoveries.

[@iranpop80slover]

Katheranne Reese come and visit Iran

[@Katherannereese]

I hope to!

[@sedayeguitar]

Why would you be afraid though?

[@AC-qo8oq]

Aww go to a Persian New Years party. We have one in every big city like Dallas. You’ll learn new things or go to a Persian restaurant and eat Iranian food. We’re friendly.

[@DocSF04]

Why would you be afraid to seek your roots. Iran was the original super power.

[@fernviking7909]

I worked for a mixed family in Houston for a few years. He was Persian, she was American. He was one of the funniest guys I’ve ever met, she was a sweetheart & their surprise twin daughters were adorable. When he wasn’t cracking jokes he taught me some important realities about what the world has learned from Persia. It was eye opening. I still think of them & hope they’re as happy now as they were then!!

[@kvoncomedy]

i'm in houston 2/6/20 send ur friends! www.Kvon.tv

[@diyaryshwany4244]

I’m Kurdish We also celebrate nawroz And Iranian people are really the best

[@lordedard]

Didn't know u people like each other I imagine u have problem beacuse u want to separate

[@sinaabazari4935]

Like from iran😘

[@Tigadee00]

@@lordedard I think you're thinking of the Turks and the Kurds... They don't get along. Persians are pretty chill despite what the media says, so they get along with many cultures. History tells us that the Persians were very good at diplomacy and treated cultures they assimilated into their empire well. In fact, some groups became so well-treated that they rose to very high positions in the empire and practically ran the empire but as Persians, not seeking to turn the empire into their own or destroy it from within.

[@agostocobain2729]

@@lordedard Kurds are Iranian

[@hana-ov1ju]

I’m Kurdish too and I was thinking this, newroz is also the first day of spring and the ‘roz’ part means day as in a new beginning, similar to sorani ڕۆژ. I agree I love Iranian culture and it’s interesting to see the similarities that we have

[@vielmalonzo3107]

Tanx, God, for KVon's parents they created a perfect human ♥️😂

[@carolewalls995]

Yes they did

[@philipmcculley5221]

😂

[@Janet_scribbles]

My dad was Iranian. He didn’t really share much of his culture, he was so busy learning to be an American. he loved the USA, he was like a kid in the candy store! I feel I missed out but I did get to go to Iran in the early 70’s.

[@armanrad715]

He wasn't a true patriot, we have to proud to history of our country , When Europeans lived in caves.The Iranians had a civilization and a great Empire.

[@GlitchClaw]

@@armanrad715 exactly. Not a dad to be proud of.

[@786CelestialGardens]

@@GlitchClaw The thing is that it's the perspective of a colonized mind. Whether it is Iran or India or even minorities in the U.S, we're colonized minds. We are told that we're less than because we're not the dominant ruling class and so we've internalized that message. I used to be so ashamed of being Muslim as a kid. OMG, I never claimed it. Being Indian, most people assumed I was Hindu and if they asked about religion, I told them that I don't discuss religion or politics with people. Now, as an adult, I'm unapologetically and unabashedly Muslim. That's a part of me and a part that has given me my moral compass and has made me into a kind, compassionate human being so why would I hide it or be ashamed of a significant part of me.

[@furogh1]

That was great! happy Nowruz to all Persian people!

[@alikhatami1431]

furogh ep . tnx 😘

[@user-sl1bt6qh6d]

Mercy ps thats how we say thank you(ik its like French).

[@amirhoseinkhoshsorour8]

❤❤

[@bioast]

furogh ep to all iranians and people of world

[@hossein2865]

Thanks man, appreciate you

[@zovalentine7305]

Farsi was one of 7 languages my Grandfather spoke.

[@ruthaakamonica5602]

What was your grandfather's name ?

[@zovalentine7305]

@@ruthaakamonica5602 Mohammad M.G. Khan, maternal Grandfather who raised me ❤

[@hana-ov1ju]

@@zovalentine7305 I bet you have an interesting heritage

[@SOS-wl5so]

Wow. I regret I didn't watch this sooner🥺. Born and raised in Iran, still livin' in Iran. It would my honour to share this culture with everyone curious and adventurous😁 And thank you dear Kvon for your efforts and sacrifice. Wish you the best

[@nargesbahman8786]

Can’t believe I had not already seen this video. As a Persian who lives in Canada I really appreciate that you shared the details of this holiday and it’s rich history with Americans who probably had no sweet clue about it.

[@kvoncomedy]

i'm in calgary this week. toronto next. pick a show www.kvon.tv

[@jennifergersch9126]

I learned about it several years ago when I was researching something about Megillat Esther. I have a feeling Nowruz is the reason why the springtime date was selected, ie not for Passover.

[@sarahasseff]

My father's family is Lebanese while my mother's is "regular white" and as I get older I am trying to be more in touch with my heritage. Such an amazing and inspiring story!

[@pspnuts2512]

Im from lebanon. Come back to lebanon it misses you

[@hosseinzakaria693]

Sarah Asseff basically you are from the richest culture and lovable people. Warm greetings from Iran 🇮🇷

[@houshangghorbani7564]

It' so fascinating how he explained what he has learned about Iran and the Culture.

[@mohammadrezagolshani4533]

Thank you man. U doing a great job showing the world what great culture we have in iran. Unfortunately the world doesn't have a good point of view about us persians. U doing a great job. Keep it up.

[@sawajamal6443]

funny handsome and genuine

[@johndwhite1972]

I am Bahá’í and we always celebrate new year. I really like this talk because I learned more about Nawruz! It is such a wonderful introduction to spring!

[@dtb8008]

Thank you for being passionate about your background and sharing this experience with others. It is always a good thing to be intellectually curious. I don't know when you've won that award, but I believe it is never too late to congratulate on an important achievement, so: congrats! You should be proud of yourself.

[@kvoncomedy]

And never too late to reply- TANX U! :)

[@jdpickett8496]

Everyone is talking about how funny and attractive he is, where as I’m just focused on how satisfying it was when the shadow if his mic matched up perfectly with his nostril and completely disappeared

[@susan7374]

And when it goes to his mouth and goes back to his nose...Then disappeared... Then it happens again.😅😂😂😂 Lolll I hate you... Now I can't focus on this handsome man that I just fell in love with

[@45seventeen77]

Children of Heaven, still my favorite movie, I can watch it over and again.

[@coolstuff2529]

Happy Nowrooz to all Persians all over the world

[@CathyThorsen]

You're my favorite half-Persian comic of all time. :)

[@arrashthearcher]

K-von jan, you rock! Great story. Thanks for sharing.

[@firufiru21]

I can so relate to this, thank you! I have an Iranian father who married my mother an Italian Australian woman it I've never grown up Persian. Only now I'm slowly getting in touch with my other half.

[@farazazadi1549]

Iran is the best country in the world, in terms of language, culture, history, people, etc. someday you’ll discover the magic of Iran.

[@zahraarabiaan7919]

Faraz Azadi 🙄

[@rozhin6055]

I've noticed a lot of half Persian kids never being taught about Persia or Persian culture which is very unfortunate. I wish all Persians were more proud of their roots!

[@okhan_roudbaraki]

Faraz Azadi lol shut up dude, we are persian amd we know our country isn’t that great.

[@Zero-qg6ei]

In case anyone is curious Kayvan means the planet Saturn

[@ummiramli6554]

I did. K-Von mentioned in one of his videos.

[@KayvonJavid]

Indeed it is

[@Nozarks1]

How interesting. I thought Kai means king and that’s where it came from. Like kaikobad etc.

[@sawmteicv]

Pleasure listening to this....been following this guy. Glad he'd come to embrace his Persian culture at a more personal level. Persian is an ancient culture we are all fascinated with but know little about. Keep telling us the story. Love from Mizoram, India.

[@monikag1323]

I may be wrong about this but in ancient culture, Persians saved civilization from babylon. Something about the 'handwriting on the wall'. I'd have to go back and re-read it but it was Persia who took them down.

[@EJofLA]

So intelligent, amusing and sweet. With a soft grace. Ahhh....

[@gapavds6393]

I Love Persia and its facinating culture 🙏 thanks.

[@katelily7619]

Holy cow! That Owen Wilson voice is spot-on!!!

[@lisacook9880]

OMG I missed his show in San Antonio so I drove to Dallas to see him there!!! I can't wait for him to come back to SA!!! LOVE THIS MAN!!!

[@kvoncomedy]

working on coming back in march

[@kvoncomedy]

persian new year comedy night this sunday! i put details on www.Kvon.tv 6pm

[@peymannoorbakhsh4749]

And Persian calendar is about 22 times more accurate than Western calendar. It is developed by Omar Khayyam.

[@St.Finger]

What do you mean by the [western calendar]? Are you referring to the one indicting the current year 2019? That is the Armenian, Gregorian Calendar! St. Gregory the Illuminator had actually studied the Persian calendar as well as others in relation to formulation of his own Armenian, Gregorian Christian Calendar! Furthermore, may you specify some of the [ 22 times more] accuracies of the Persian calendar in relation please? Ref. (Google, Wikipedia)

[@tumaris1977]

Peyman Noorbakhsh also corrected by Omar Khayam

[@mahassab1398]

@@St.Finger Honestly I don't know about the accuracy, but what's beautiful about Persian Calendar, is that it's a solar calendar. Meaning the first day of the new year (Noruz) is the first day of the first month of the first season of the year. So first day of spring is when the year starts. Everything is beautiful, fresh and new, and each season is exactly 3 complete months.

[@hibernal82]

its a typical persian thing... our shit is better than your shit!!

[@beknajmi6029]

The reason Jalali is not used is - it counts NIGHTS. It is accurate because it traces movement of the moon in relation to stars. Gregorian needs 1 extra DAY every 4 years because it counts DAYS.

[@josephmarchione3319]

I'm 100% Sicilian--my father's side came over a couple generations earlier, but my mother emigrated. It wasn't until I traveled to Italy to meet the family there, that I discovered that Saint days (or name days) were a thing, and celebrated like birthdays! So you had two celebrations a year--one for your birthday and another for your "onomastico", or the Saint day of the saint you were named for. St. Joseph's day even comes with it's own pastry and pasta dish! I get it--kinda feel like I'm owed a few back celebrations too! ;) And speaking of which, btw, Happy Birthday!

[@ampamp999]

Thank you for your vedios . I got addicted. It's good to be wise, witty, handsome,homeless and master of your mind/ body. May you be blessed.

[@theonewhoknocks9512]

Your name is not wierd , Named even before formation of united states The name of Kvon ( کِیوان ) or as it refere to k1 or kvan by persians when it wants to write with latin alphabet Countain of 2 parts 1- K = کِی : the one's own name of some kings like (k khousro = کِیخسرو ) or ( k kavoos = کِیکاوس ) These names are in the book of Shahnameh written in the 9th century. 2- Von = وان and بان : Means protective or guardian K+ von / کِی+وان = کیوان = kvon : Means king's protector Also one the name of saturn planet is kvon in persian.

[@sonikku956]

He means weird by Anglo-Germanic standards.

[@marmary5555]

@@sonikku956 *Anglo-Saxon standards. Germanic ppl have love for Persians & Norse mythology is very close to Persian mythology and they know it.

[@kparsa1]

My name is koroush HOWEVER I just tell people kevin.

[@carolewalls995]

Very interesting, thank you for interpreting ❤

[@lanahall8872]

I love this ted talk. I also love your serious side as well as your comedy. I've watched this about ten times. 😀😀😀

[@laraskyler3639]

funny and REAL talk. Thank you so much for that!

[@nadiaflores6394]

I am from Liverpool England and I've been to a load of Persian New Years eve parties. Fabulous fun, great memories.

[@armangeddongaming9237]

That was an amazing Owen Wilson impression

[@Mushroom321-]

"Does nobody have a real job ? " dont worry I don't either.. " 🤣🤣👏👏👏 🤭🤭 SO unexpected..

[@Ariana-ty2xc]

Our celebrations and holidays are so beautiful, meaningful, and exciting; from Nowrus and 13 Be Dar, to Yalda, 4 Shanbe Suri, Sepandarmazgan, and many many others. That's one of the beauties of Persian culture; we have at least a celebration/big event per month to celebrate life, nature, happiness, and so much more

[@persianpride1805]

Which one do we do now with our shitty arabic government? :/just nowruz which they tried, but they couldn't remove it from our culture

[@RebeccaZe1]

My dad is Central Asian and Iranian and my mom is Eastern European. Imovef to the US when I was 9, I grew up estranged from the Farsi language, Nowruz, and pretty much most Persian cultural things. This inspired me to learn about it

[@soulsurfer639]

This guy is hilarious 😂

[@Mushroom321-]

Congratulations on the prize from the movie.. 👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉

[@slayermill8621]

When I studied Farsi we did a Nowruz celebration in class, it was fun.

[@ryandavid739]

He's so freaking cute.

[@monte9076]

Inspiring I love it.

[@nagimasatybaeva484]

We celebrate Nooruz in Kyrgyzstan, every year in March. We cook a very special meal for the whole night, making wishes, telling stories. It is a great occasion when the whole neighborhood gathers around one big table to talk, play games, sing and dance.

[@theressamangus6310]

You are awesome . Love your wit.

[@lukalalosevic200]

Love the guy ! Insanely funny !! Binged like all his videos in one evening , but windmills were invented by Greeks :D .

[@melodym.9845]

Comments are all talking about how he’s so hot 😂 that’s how is persians are like 😂😂😂

[@susan7374]

Persians are from the land of God and Goddess

[@pgh6568]

Tricked ya not really , it’s thanks to his mom

[@brightmindd]

Handsome gentelmen and beautiful ladies. Proud of being Persian

[@nanaravi9098]

@@pgh6568 sorry but he's average looking compared to most iranians

[@delicate.flower]

The best ted talk! You are lovely💕

[@margaretImhappy]

I want to go watch the movie now!!!

[@RoseGarden86]

His father never told hm about Persian new year because he probably didn't have anyone to celebrate it with so he just ignored the whole thing all together

[@hollywisconsin]

Yes, I like your "back child support" comment lol, finding out as a Potawatomi woman about our Native new years was a shock as an adult! it's also a celebration to ring in the new year, with the first thunderstorm signaling the end of winter and beginning of spring, mother nature-based. (This is just the Great Lakes Natives' new year, I cannot speak to the other regional Native nations' new years around the USA/Canada) omg this video is 7 years old...I just found out about your comedy, very humorous, my heart definitely feels lighter after watching!

[@zovalentine7305]

Tanx God ❤ for my favorite half-Persian comedian extraordinaire Kvon 🙏

[@zulhayildiz]

You are great Kvon. I was feeling not good enough teaching my kids about Turkish culture in immigrant country. I felt better after listening Kvon. There is big changes my kids might be ambassador of my culture. They are going to find out with objective perspectives.

[@ba9564]

It was great explanation about Persian culture. I’m proud of you . Thanks 🙏

[@mahdissaemi3473]

I'm Iranians and I'm really proud of our culture specially New Year celebration . And wandering that you really didn't know about نوروز or just kidding! Besides that I enjoyed this. 😈😉

[@ahmadmahdee9495]

Lol...

[@juliamhelms2669]

Colorado is like that! Out East they say Color-ah-do vs. Colo-RAD-o 😂 Thanks for educating me about NevAda! Really appreciate the story learning about your culture in your mid-20s

[@Mushroom321-]

thank you for the education! 😃

[@Tigadee00]

I got to know some Persians over the past four years and I love hanging out with them and learning Farsi to be able to connect with them. They get surprised each time we meet as I use a new Farsi word and jokingly ask me if I am actually not Persian, and I jokingly tell them I am actually from Ishfahan (a city in Iran which has beautiful Persian architecture and that I'd love to visit). They get a good laugh out of that! They loved sharing their food with me (generously!) and of course, Persian food is one of the things we love to discuss at each meeting (and I love to learn about).

[@rashmiabbigeri3268]

Going homeless to make a movie about your exploration is very inspiring !

[@puppytail3493]

I love you Kvon joon!

[@m.r.251]

Thanks a lot Keyvan. Your show was unique & so meaningful to me. Great job man! Your new Iranian fan from Canada.

[@kvoncomedy]

Canada next week!

[@m.r.251]

@@kvoncomedyhey K.von I am so excited to meet you here in Calgary😊 By the way, as my BA is Translation & I have no doubt your book will be loved by most Iranians, I wonder if it is possible to translate it info Farsi? It would be a great chance for everybody to learn of your adventures and look at their own culture from a different point of view. What do you think?

[@parynejatbakhsh7242]

This is just so good😂😂😂😂😂 But the bit with Owen Wilson😂

[@Isha_Sethi]

Omg he is not just good at comedy, he is good at speech too 👏

[@Szaisthatyou]

wow im mad this is the first time ive heard of him😭🤦🏽‍♀️ i need to watch more of his stuff☺️

[@kvoncomedy]

yesssss... or come i am all around n www.kvon.tv

[@shirleytatha8189]

I just started watching his stand up and commented oh how he's making it. Only to now find out he has a Ted talk and an award winning film. Dang 😂

[@pinxxpose]

i didnt know you did a ted talks. how cool. i love this story.♥

[@zias165]

As a Persian, I am really proud of you🌼

[@lemansk3769]

I am Tajik and we celebrate Nowruz Too! Love the Persian new year.

[@bethcoddington2150]

Just when I thought you couldn't possibly get any better...Tedx Reno.💕

[@kylieadkins3108]

Always love listening to you, regardless of what you're talking about. Here I am at 4:00 a.m. listening to K-Von!! That's the life!!!❤❤

[@nathanielerskine1875]

Great Stuff. Kvon is Da Man.

[@yolandayoung6519]

This guy is Amazing!!!! I applaud you!!! 👏👌👌

[@alirexasedghi8378]

As a Persian kid who moved with his parents, I have to say that I am lucky to have had these cultural experiences my whole life, even if it has always been behind the closed doors of my nuclear family and video calls thousands of miles away. Anybody else here like me?

[@taranehjavanshir88]

Thanks alot Keivan because of your explanations👍so happy to hear all that stuff about Persia and Persian people cause some people dont even really know where is Persia or anything about it...👏👏👏👏👏

[@GirlDirectioner95]

your name is not weird. it's just not american

[@mehrdad7144]

He is a iranin

[@hibernal82]

its Keyvan actually and its a solid name... some ppl tend to go by Kevin though

[@skullking8195]

The name Kevin is from keivan...

[@capricioushorse]

Americans will like it and start naming their kids Keyvan.

[@dreamlandish]

@TinaYojka BabaYojkina yes, but I believe Keyvon is an persian name ,at least the first part of it which I'm sure is persian, K just like the letter in engliah alphabets mean king and we have so many names like this which were the past kings' names, like Keikhosro we also have Khosro

[@magdalenamioskowska9496]

What a story 🙃💪🏼💐🤗 Happy New Year and Mother Earth 😉

[@kerenzahacker5151]

I celebrated this with my friend this year. Fun fact: it was new year, but I also had a bunch of her aunts telling me what a special day my birthday was on! It was my birthday.

[@RodavlasYllas]

You're funny and sincere, and I love that. New subscriber here.

[@mariankeller5852]

Video made the Comedy Star... you are Worthy👏👏❤❤

[@analuizadefigueiredosouza7851]

It's no secret that the European West took a lot from the East and from tradional cultures of the Americas and Africa. I'm glad to see so many comedians owning their cultural and ethic heritage, sharing it, teaching the world is much more complex than we could be fooled to think it seems. It's a New Day, it's Nowruz!

[@AlanaClarkLovesRWRB]

Loved your TEDTalk! Oh, and lookie here > our pic together from your set in Beaver Dam, WI!

[@pieRana]

wow that's some real dedication!

[@RhondaKennedy63]

Congratulations on your award!

[@pesarbasu55]

Thank you K-Van perfect explained 😃

[@heidijuan7166]

I love Iran and its people because of you ....so cute !

[@nidasyed1637]

my cat is persian

[@nidasyed1637]

and just fond out he (my cat ) was 1/2 persian

[@nidasyed1637]

+It's Me Nida found*

[@aviationlife1434]

+It's Me Nida can I be your cat =) hhhhhhhh

[@alifriendly6136]

Are you kidding

[@nidasyed1637]

??

[@mesopotamiankurdishgirl6340]

Im fully kurdish persians and kurd are cousins

[@lordedard]

They are but don't u want to separate?? I am under the impression that almost all kurds want their own country am syrian

[@Vari860]

@@lordedard Iranian kurds aren't as intense about a kurdish state as other kurds

[@robbeaty2316]

Love his comedy

[@JohnSadri]

K-von, loved it,,, Shared it with my son, who like you grew up here and he loved it more!. Look forward to seeing you again in Orlando!. If you recall, you did a gig for us about 5 years ago at Rollins College in Winter Park!

[@lyubovrimkeit6969]

You are very energetic and adventurous....

[@hossein2865]

It's nowroz right now in Iran so happy new year buddies ❤

[@charlesbrown351]

Great video! I was born in Reno, love that city!

[@LifeInMontana]

I love Persian Culture. When I complete my Time Reversal Portal, I’m going back to Mesopotamia times. Wish me luck! And thank you kav on.

[@amirhoseinkhoshsorour8]

love all people across the world from iran❤❤❤