Collective creation with the essence of SWANA
korsi is a community-rooted, artist-powered cultural collective that creates inclusive spaces for gathering, expression, and shared belonging. It began as intimate get-togethers and evolved into a platform to celebrate SWANA (South West Asia and North Africa) identities, artistic expression, and the warmth of collective presence. The name Korsi means “chair” in Arabic, but in Persian, it refers to a heated gathering space—symbolizing warmth, intimacy, and conversation. True to its name, Korsi invites people not just to attend—but to belong.
Upcoming Event:
- 21 April 2026
We want to rethink gatherings.
We want to create life-changing moments through presence, not performance.
We want people to come together with ease and harmony, in spaces that feel safe without having to be declared so.
At korsi, gatherings are not about excessive consumption or curated perfection. They are about fulfillment — the feeling of leaving an event lighter, warmer, more connected.
It’s about meeting people you didn’t know before, exchanging music, culture, and stories, discovering how close we are across languages and borders. It’s about the intimacy of talking about everyday things, the randomness of conversations, and the variety that makes every gathering new.
When Ustad Noor performed at korsi, it wasn’t just a concert. It was a rare moment of seeing a neighbor’s culture not as “other,” but as ours — a shared quality in our variety. That is the kind of closeness we want to cultivate again and again.
