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Food & Memory

Food and memory. Memory and food. The two are inextricably linked. In these narratives, Afghans living in India recall a specific memory associated with a favourite food, a shared meal, or a forbidden treat. The writing for this series is a result of a workshop hosted by writer Taran N Khan at the Simurgh Centre. The artwork for the series is by Maryam Kakar. The translation of the original Dari into English was done by Laila Azimi and the editing by Zahra Baqaye.

Afghan Folktales

The new podcast series Yaki Bood, Yaki Na Bood (Once Upon a Time tales) are stories from Afghanistan — heard and told by the elders at night, passed on from generation to generation, heard and sometimes forgotten, until something triggers the memory, and you are a child again, listening in wonder.

The Simurgh Sound Project

The podcast series,The Simurgh Sound Project, brings you stories and reflections from the Afghan community's life in Delhi. Follow our team of young Afghan residents of the city as they celebrate festivals, search for the best picnic spots, and experience scenes and memories from school days together.

Afghan Voices

An audio project that taps into the voices of the Afghan community in Delhi, through the summer of 2021. Set against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is a record of emotions, memories and music, as well as sounds from streets and homes. A city symphony, composed by its residents.