I would like to take this chance to share the Lotus Parable story with you.
Every journey has a beginning, and I’d love to share the story of how Lotus Parable came to life.
I grew up in Iran, where rave music and parties were strictly forbidden. Young, passionate and unstoppable, we would find hidden places to come together and share the music we loved.
One of these gatherings, back in 1999, took place at Anzali Lagoon, by the Caspian Sea, close to where I grew up. We took our friends to this secret location in small groups by wooden boat to a wooden cottage in the middle of the lagoon, surrounded
by bamboo and lotus flowers.
As the sun rose over the water that morning, I remember looking around and feeling that we had created something very special. That moment inspired me and planted the seed of an idea to organise a series of open-air events showcasing talented artists from across the underground scene.
The name Lotus Paradise came from that experience. And my dream became a reality when I moved to Cyprus in 2005 and found a community of people who shared by passion for music and alternative culture. I started collaborating on
gatherings, and in 2009, with the help of some good friends, we organised our first Lotus Paradise open-air event, with guest artists from all over the world and more than 900 people attending.
Over the years, and as our experience grew, Lotus Paradise became a community, made up of our close family in Cyprus and a roster of respected international artists who travelled to the island to share their unique sounds. We have hosted events in
clubs and venues, but also in forests and enchanted glades by the sea. These parties centre around the music but are also about a way of thinking and living life.
The most important achievements of our journey are those hearts that we touched and those life-changing experiences that we shared with you, and this is what keeps us going. We hope to be able to inspire and touch more hearts on our journey.
New Beginnings, 2022
As the music evolved, so did we. In 2022, Lotus Paradise became Lotus Parable, a new name that reflected the direction our music was taking while keeping a connection to where it all began.
Today, Lotus Parable brings together our record label, gatherings and artist agency, all growing from a love for deep, hypnotic and psychedelic sounds, and for the people who share them with us.
Through our label, we share music from artists we believe in. Through our gatherings, we bring that music to life on the dancefloor. And through our agency, we support the artists who have become part of the Lotus family, helping their music
reach new places and new people.
For me, this has always been about sharing music and experiences and building our community.
And we would love you to be a part of it.
We have always believed and experienced that music and art have no boundaries: they bring everyone together. We would love you all to join us on this journey and be part of the new experience that we are going to share together. We always achieve our goals with you, together, and we are asking you all to be part of it. Let’s spread the word! Get in touch if you want to be involved and share your ideas with us. We are always looking for artists, DJs, producers, designers, content writers, online marketing and social media experts, animation makers and video makers. We look forward to hearing all about you and your original ideas.
With Love,
Hani & the Lotus Parable Family
