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

6 жыл бұрын

:)

@mohammadmedia3860

5 жыл бұрын

yeah exactly...tnx anna im Iranian

@TonyMoze

5 жыл бұрын

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

@magdamagda1725

3 жыл бұрын

Do you live in Poland?

@jonacw

3 жыл бұрын

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

Did I just fall in love with this guy?

@coledalton5848

5 жыл бұрын

He's too cute to be str8

@aayushsharma8735

5 жыл бұрын

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

@coledalton5848

5 жыл бұрын

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

@bmell1252

5 жыл бұрын

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

@sadhnatripathi373

5 жыл бұрын

I do... On my knees 😍😍😘

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

@cjsjedi73

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@soulsurfer639

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

he is so handsome

@EngPMgt

7 жыл бұрын

MissMelonblue because his mother is white! He mother must be gorgeous 😉 I say that because Persian women are generally beautiful but men are far from acceptable 😂 i have never ever saw any handsome Persian guys, but almost always see gorgeous Persian ladies 🤔 thats why I assumed his father is ok looking person but his his mother must be gorgeous to have son cute like him 😉

@dexterdiamond57

6 жыл бұрын

Well, I'm completely agree that the Persian traits are attractive than Western. The one who said that Persian men aren't handsome -probably hadn't a chance to look at it closer! All the Middle Eastern men are handsome generally. Cause they look more masculine than the Western. - Said by an Asian boy!!!

@emperorbartu2414

6 жыл бұрын

MissMelonblue so are you

@BigSeyed

6 жыл бұрын

MissMelonblue He's Persian😎

@glennvannijevelt1133

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. Very. And perfect body;..And nice, sensitive voice, too.

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😍👍🏻

@user-jq1hy1en3g

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you are always welcom here

@Olaberg13

2 жыл бұрын

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

@omw2fub559

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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

@carolewalls995

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they did

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

@abbasaliindian

7 жыл бұрын

Aisha Ahmed i think so are you..

@mtm4671

7 жыл бұрын

Aisha Ahmed you are pretty as well 😊

@maryamkhosravi1276

6 жыл бұрын

Aisha Ahmed You are pretty too

@mehrdad5767

6 жыл бұрын

Aisha Ahmed but you have not face like arab

@doriljubojevic517

5 жыл бұрын

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

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

7 жыл бұрын

Katheranne Reese come and visit Iran

@Katherannereese

7 жыл бұрын

I hope to!

@sedayeguitar

6 жыл бұрын

Why would you be afraid though?

@AC-qo8oq

6 жыл бұрын

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

5 жыл бұрын

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

Farsi was one of 7 languages my Grandfather spoke.

@ruthaakamonica5602

2 жыл бұрын

What was your grandfather's name ?

@zovalentine7305

Жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@LettuceBunnies

2 жыл бұрын

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

@786CelestialGardens

Жыл бұрын

@@LettuceBunnies 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.

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

@alialahmad4329

4 жыл бұрын

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

@sinaabazari4935

4 жыл бұрын

Like from iran😘

@Tigadee00

3 жыл бұрын

@@alialahmad4329 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

Жыл бұрын

@@alialahmad4329 Kurds are Iranian

@hana-ov1ju

Жыл бұрын

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

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

5 жыл бұрын

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

@jennifergersch9126

Жыл бұрын

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.

That was great! happy Nowruz to all Persian people!

@alikhatami1431

7 жыл бұрын

furogh ep . tnx 😘

@user-sl1bt6qh6d

6 жыл бұрын

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

@amirhoseinkhoshsorour8

6 жыл бұрын

❤❤

@bioast

5 жыл бұрын

furogh ep to all iranians and people of world

@hossein2865

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, appreciate you

funny handsome and genuine

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

6 жыл бұрын

Im from lebanon. Come back to lebanon it misses you

@hosseinzakaria693

5 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

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

5 жыл бұрын

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

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

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.

In case anyone is curious Kayvan means the planet Saturn

@ummiramli6554

5 жыл бұрын

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

@KayvonJavid

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed it is

@Nozarks1

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

6 жыл бұрын

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

Happy Nowrooz to all Persians all over the world

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

5 жыл бұрын

working on coming back in march

@kvoncomedy

5 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

5 жыл бұрын

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

5 жыл бұрын

Faraz Azadi 🙄

@rozhin6055

5 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

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!

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!

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

Жыл бұрын

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.

He's so freaking cute.

I Love Persia and its facinating culture 🙏 thanks.

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

5 жыл бұрын

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

He means weird by Anglo-Germanic standards.

@marmary5555

4 жыл бұрын

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

@kparsa1

3 жыл бұрын

My name is koroush HOWEVER I just tell people kevin.

@carolewalls995

2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thank you for interpreting ❤

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

That was an amazing Owen Wilson impression

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

@susan7374

5 жыл бұрын

Persians are from the land of God and Goddess

@pgh6568

5 жыл бұрын

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

@brightmindd

5 жыл бұрын

Handsome gentelmen and beautiful ladies. Proud of being Persian

@nanaravi9098

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@St.Finger

5 жыл бұрын

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

5 жыл бұрын

Peyman Noorbakhsh also corrected by Omar Khayam

@mahassab1398

5 жыл бұрын

@@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

5 жыл бұрын

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

@beknajmi6029

4 жыл бұрын

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

5 жыл бұрын

Lol...

my cat is persian

@nidasyed1637

8 жыл бұрын

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

@nidasyed1637

8 жыл бұрын

+It's Me Nida found*

@aviationlife1434

8 жыл бұрын

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

@alifriendly6136

7 жыл бұрын

Are you kidding

@nidasyed1637

7 жыл бұрын

??

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

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

@kvoncomedy

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

Inspiring I love it.

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

How wonderful to learn about something so wonderful from a different culture! Thank you, KVON for sharing this information and congratulations on your award!

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?

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

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.

Proud to be #PERSIAN 💕🇮🇷

As a Persian, I am really proud of you🌼

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

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

The best ted talk! You are lovely💕

This guy is hilarious 😂

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...👏👏👏👏👏

I am Kurd and we call it Kurdish new year and celebrate it with millions.

Im fully kurdish persians and kurd are cousins

@alialahmad4329

4 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

@@alialahmad4329 Iranian kurds aren't as intense about a kurdish state as other kurds

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

Thank you K-Van perfect explained 😃

K1 jan, that was amazing thank you for all the efforts and happpy nowruz💚

Awesome! I love this talk and it makes sense it's the missing piece in my research about where certain things and beliefs come from!

I have Iranian roots.. ❤

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

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

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

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).

That was an amazing talk👌 Thanks man!

Wonderful speech, thank you K1😊

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

@kvoncomedy

5 жыл бұрын

Canada next week!

@m.r.251

5 жыл бұрын

@@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?

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!!!❤❤

Amazing show! Thanks Keyvan.

I thought Nairoz was a Kurdish celebration. Greetings to all Iranians and Kurdish people from an Arab who is in love with these two great nations

K-Von rocks. I love you dude.

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

Best stand up ever! Thanks Keyvan.

Your name means "Saturn." Yep, the planet.

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.

love all people across the world from iran❤❤❤

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

I love him!! Im half white half Persian TOO :)

@mehrdad5767

7 жыл бұрын

jasmine es your dad or your mather ?!

@farhadbeigi8464

7 жыл бұрын

persians are white not black not red not yellow not dark like arabs

@GTheBlackElk

7 жыл бұрын

If you're half Persian you should know Persians are white !

@GTheBlackElk

6 жыл бұрын

That's racist I guess!

@aarafrahem4020

6 жыл бұрын

farhad beigi no majority of them are not white! Persians have dark skin. Arabs can be light or dark depending what country if u come from!

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

@mehrdad7144

5 жыл бұрын

He is a iranin

@hibernal82

5 жыл бұрын

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

@skullking8195

4 жыл бұрын

The name Kevin is from keivan...

@capricioushorse

3 жыл бұрын

Americans will like it and start naming their kids Keyvan.

@dreamland7078

3 жыл бұрын

@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

Made me cry... thanks.

I totally relate. I have been discovering my Jewish heritage

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

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!

I cannot say how much I enjoyed this video. That was by far the best representation of Norouz ever. I wish I come to your comedy show on Norouz. Thanks a lot man, you made my day ;)

Amazing! Happy Nowruz Kvon !