Gord Afarid

The official channel of first female naqqal (Epic teller) of Ferdowsi's "Book of Kings", Gordafarid, has excelled in performing traditional narration of epic stories (naqqali) through twelve years of research, meticulous collection of narratives, and patiently following the footsteps of old masters of this ancient dramatic art. Gordafarid has come a long way in challenging conventional social norms that consider naqqali as being an art form performed by men and for men in public places such as coffeehouses. Her perseverance and determination bore fruit when Morshed Torabi, the most famous naqqal in Iran, prized her with his own cane in recognition of her achievements.