Join us for an evening celebrating Norouz, the coming of Spring!

Norouz is the traditional spring and new year celebration of the Persian and Central Asian people. Norouz means “New Day” and it falls on the March equinox, the first day of spring. Families on Norouz gather together and wait for the exact time it is declared, exchange gifts and eat a feast of traditional food. It’s a time to celebrate ancestry and family. Norouz has been celebrated by people from diverse ethnic communities and religious backgrounds for thousands of years.

Presented by the Simorgh Dance Collective and Eastern Arts, activities for our online gathering will include:

• Traditional performances of sacred, classical, and folkloric dances of the Silk Road
• Live traditional Persian music
• Story telling and lectures of Norouz and rituals across the Silk Road
• Poetry reading
• Dance and music workshops

All are welcome! Please register in advance to obtain a link to the online presentation.